About NUJ Extra

NUJ Extra is the registered charity for members of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

We try to help:

• NUJ members
• Former NUJ members, and
• The dependants of former members who have died

We are funded by NUJ members through NUJ contributions and by personal donations. We aim to assist those who have fallen on hard times and who could do with some temporary financial help. We may also help members or dependants with one-off grants to cover unforeseen large bills due to becoming disabled or seriously ill.

Over recent years we have bought electric wheelchairs, helped with finding the advance rent for those who have become homeless, paid for property adaptations for members who have been disabled, helped with removal expenses for a person fleeing domestic violence and paid countless utility bills.

We consider each case on its merit and work to guidelines that are reviewed every year by the trustees.

Link: For more information on the trustees read about who’s who.

Link: For details of how we can assist go to how we can help you

We work with other charities to assist members, including the Journalists Charity (formerly the Newspaper Press Fund)
Link: The Journalists’ Charity (opens a new window)

NUJ Extra is registered under the Charities Act (in England and Wales) and is regulated by the Charity Commission. NUJ Extra's registration number is 1112489.
Link: The Charity Commission (opens a new window)

NUJ Extra is based at the NUJ's head office in London. The address is: Headland House, 308-312 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8DP.

If you have any questions regarding how we can help, please contact our administrator, Lena Calvert, on 020 7278 7916 or by email

Link: National Union of Journalists (opens a new window)