TSB has launched a new fund to help support existing customers fleeing abusive relationships by providing a payment of up to £500. The ‘Emergency Flee Fund’ offers support payments of between £50 and £500 which will be paid into a TSB bank account that only the customer can access.
The amount of support paid will be based on individual needs and aims to help people with the cost of essentials such as travel, clothing and toiletries. Customers can request the support by visiting a TSB branch where all staff have received specialist training in supporting people experiencing domestic abuse.
The scheme has been developed in partnership with domestic abuse charities. TSB also becomes the first bank to join the ‘Online Safe Spaces’ initiative to offer help to victims from the TSB website, with the service becoming available in the new year.
