The Guild Chest is a contingency fund to help art workers deal with the unexpected. Stuff happens! If you are in the throes of an unpredictable moment, talk to us in complete confidence.

We can help with anything that affects your career as a craftsman - a project that has fallen through, ill health or bereavement, equipment you cant afford to upgrade, or even a steep heating bill. We cant help fund exhibitions, but try one of us and well see what can be done.

The Chest's funds are purely comprised of donations made by Guild members. A collection is made at the beginning of each year, on Master's Night, and is then deposited into a bank account which is managed solely by the Guild Chest Trustees, until an application is made. This year, we have set up this Just Giving page, so that donations can also be made by members virtually.