Welfare Support

We e offer a friendly, supportive service to all of our clients, with access to an advisor offering confidential advice and support.

We have a long tradition of helping the most vulnerable members of the Irish Community in Coventry,

and our aim is to provide a culturally sensitive service that gets them the necessary help.


We provide support and advice to as many Irish people as possible.

Our current advisory services

Welfare advice & support


At Coventry Irish Society we offer a friendly, supportive service to all of our clients.


Our experienced welfare advisor offers confidential advice and information on

many different welfare issues, including:

  • Job Seekers Allowance
  • Employment & Support Allowance
  • Housing Benefit - Council Tax Benefit
  • Attendance Allowance - Personal Independence Payment
  • Irish Pensions & Related Benefits
  • State Pensions & Related Benefits
  • Pension Credit & Related Benefits

Returning to Ireland


Coventry Irish Society works with the ‘Safe Home Programme’ to help people return to Ireland.


If you need help to complete claim forms or would like any information or advice on any matter please feel free to pop into our friendly relaxed offices to make an appointment, or alternatively you can call us on 024 7625 6629.


For people who are housebound for any reason a home visit can be arranged.

Irish Pensions


Coventry Irish Society specialises in Irish Pensions.

The Society has helped more than 2,000 Irish people in Coventry successfully claim their Irish Pension.


Have you worked in Ireland for at least one year and within the UK for at least 4 years? If so, you may be able to claim an Irish Pension (pro-rata/European Pension).


We can help you make an application - contact us for further information.

We're here to help

The Society has a dedicated team of staff to provide whatever help, support and signposting you need.

“The Coventry Irish Society supports the most vulnerable members of the Irish community in Coventry, and we also act as a ‘gateway’ to help them to access other community-based and mainstream services.”

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