The Hair and Beauty Charity: Caring for the Heart of Our Industry

When times get tough the Hair and Beauty Charity becomes a lifeline—a source of comfort, care and hope for those in the hair and beauty community who need support the most.

Who are the Hair and Beauty Charity?

The Hair and Beauty Charity is a lifeline for professionals in the hair and beauty industry who have found themselves facing hard times. Whether it’s no longer receiving sufficient income for basic necessities, suffering from health problems, or facing a personal challenge that has affected their financial circumstances.

This organisation provides practical and financial support to help individuals and their families regain stability.

Many of the beneficiaries have given a lifetime of service and changed the lives of both their clients and colleagues. The charity provides practical and financial aid to provide support to them and their families.

How does the Hair and Beauty Charity help their beneficiaries?

This incredible organisation has multiple methods of support, tailored to the beneficiaries' challenges and the support they require

Here’s what they offer:

1. Financial Support

Grants are provided to help cover expenses, ensuring individuals can maintain a basic standard of living when faced with financial hardship.

2. Mental Health Support

The charity's connections with mental well-being resources means the beneficiary can receive the support they require.

3. Career Development Assistance

For those looking to rebuild, the charity offers funding for education and training opportunities, they can also help to fund or source supplies that the beneficiary might need to rebuild. 

4. Community Outreach

The beneficiary can meet like-minded people within the community, and can also expand their networks.

How the Charity Helps the Industry

The Hair and Beauty Charity bolsters the industry by:

• Emergency Support: Supporting freelancers and salon owners during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic
• Advocating for Change: Raising awareness of popular struggles and concerns within the hair and beauty community, encouraging policies and driving positive change
• Supportive Communities: Creating an environment of like-minded people who can uplift and inspire each other

Who does the hair and beauty charity help?

The Hair and Beauty Charity supports those who are most in need, offering help to individuals who are:

• Struggling with an illness or disability
• Living with a terminal diagnosis
• Facing mental health struggles
• Experiencing homelessness or an unstable home environment
• Caring for family, friend or other dependent
• Suffering a bereavement which has affected their financial circumstances
• Have insufficient income for basic needs

How can you apply for help?

Need support? Here’s how you can apply.

1. Visit the Hair and Beauty charity website where you can fill out an online application form
2. Upload the required documents
3. Submit your application for review

The charity’s committee will evaluate your case, and they will be in touch with you within 21 days.

Make a difference in your community

The hairdressing community needs your help. Here’s how you can make a difference

• Become a supporter: A contribution of just £5 a month will help your community through tough times. But we understand this is not possible for everyone which is why the Hair and Beauty Charity also accepts one-off donations or you can support by hosting or participating in a charity fundraiser.
• Supporter Benefits: As a thank-you for your monthly subscription, you’ll get an annual window sticker, regular email updates, exclusive news about events and initiatives and a place in the Charity Supporters Directory.

Every donation makes a big difference, helping the charity continue its vital work for those who have dedicated their lives to this wonderful industry

Why Your Support Makes a Difference

The hair and beauty industry is about building confidence, connection and community. By supporting the Hair and Beauty Charity, we ensure that those who dedicate their lives are supported when they need it most.

Whether you’re a professional, a client, or simply someone who values kindness, there’s a way to give and change the lives of thousands. Let’s come together to our hairdressing community.