Providing financial relief to those in the oil and gas industry or their immediate dependants who find themselves with immediate financial problems.
Its Origins
This small Trust has been in existence since 1990. Administered by the UK Oil & Gas Chaplaincy, with directors drawn from the Oil and Gas industry and from mainstream Church denominations, the directors meet several times a year to disburse funds according to individual need. Meetings can be arranged at short notice if the circumstances of an applicant are such that a quick decision is required.
Its Purpose
To provide fancial relief to those who have worked in or are working in the UK sector of the Oil and Gas Industry or their immediate dependents who, through illness or injury find themselves with pressing financial needs. The Trust normally makes one off payments.
Funding
Financial support for the Trust comes from many and diverse groups. Regular contributors include individual operating companies, the IADC, the OCA, Offshore Installation Welfare Funds and individuals. We are always very grateful for their support.
Awards
Awards over the years have varied between £150 and £2500. These have been made to relieve either an immediate financial need or to purchase items essential to ensuring a good quality of life. The Trust cannot offer financial assistance over a protracted period or where other Trusts or Charities may be able to offer support. Each case is considered on its merits.
The Trust cannot offer financial support to pay off debts, rent arrears, council tax arrears or outstanding loans.
Administration
The Trust is administered through the UK Oil & Gas Chaplaincy by a Board of Directors. Currently the Chairman is Mr George Beattie of PSN and the Oil Chaplain is the Managing Director. There are five further directors and a company secretary.
How To Apply
Applicants can use the Form which can be downloaded here in MS Word format or by clicking here for Adobe pdf format. If you do not have MS Word or Adobe you can download the appropriate version free of Adobe Reader for your Operating System by clicking here. Those unable to download the form in either format can contact us at the UK Oil & Gas Chaplaincy - details below - or email us at
Application forms should be completed by the intended beneficiary. Only in exceptional cases, usually for medical reasons, will the Trust consider an application which has been made on behalf of another party. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of employment within the UK Oil and Gas industry as well as proof of current income and expenditure. All applications are treated in strict confidence.
All applicants will be visited within their home or in hospital by one of the directors of the Trust, usually the Oil Industry Chaplain.
A report will then be submitted with the application form to the directors.
Contact Details
The Oil Chaplaincy Trust Limited
The UK Oil & Gas Chaplaincy
c/o TOTAL E&P UK Ltd
Crawpeel Road
Altens
Aberdeen AB12 3FG
Tel: 01224 297533
Fax: 01224 296500
Email:
If you are aware of anyone who might benefit from this Trust then please pass on our contact details. You may also make an initial contact on their behalf. This Trust exists to aid those who work in or have worked in the UK Oil and Gas Industry.
