Our popular grants include
washing machines, sensory toys, family breaks, bedding, tablets, furniture, outdoor play equipment, clothing, and computers
. We offer grants for many more things too, and are happy for you to contact us with requests for things that you can prove will help meet your child’s additional needs.
Where can you spend Family Fund clothing grant?
Your grant can be used in the following stores (cards cannot be used online): TJ Hughes, Matalan, River Island, Schuh, Schuh Kids, Wallis, Debenhams, TK Maxx, Shoezone, Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Marks & Spencer, Foot Locker,
New Look, Peacocks, Blacks
, Millets and Original Factory Shop.
Who qualifies for Family Fund?
You are
the parent or carer of a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 0-17 who lives with you
.
Can Family Fund help with carpets?
Family Fund has saved my life on numerous occasions, from a new tumble dryer to helping with carpet costs. I wasn’t aware that any extra help was available to us.
Can I get a TV on Family Fund?
We work in partnership with
Argos
to provide recreation and household grants. Read Elliot’s Story to see how our recreation and household grant supported his family to get a new TV. Your Argos card will be sent to you separately from your grant award letter.
Do you need a diagnosis for Family Fund?
Children and young people do not need a formal diagnosis to meet Family Fund criteria
, but their additional support needs must arise from a disability or disabling condition. If you feel your child meets all of the necessary criteria, you can apply now.
What age is Family Fund for?
The programme supports disabled and seriously ill young people aged
18-24 years old
who are living at home. The grants are awarded in the same as those aged 17 and under.
How much do you get for clothing grant?
The grant amount you will receive is
£15 per child in full time primary education
. This will be paid via BACS. Please provide your bank details as requested on the form.
Does Family Fund pay for holidays?
Family Fund provides
grants
to families on low incomes raising seriously ill or disabled children, and around a quarter of the grants we provide are for support towards a family holiday.
How often can you apply for a Family Fund grant?
We
accept one application per household
, so if you are making an application on behalf of more than one child, please complete an additional child form for each child you are applying for. After a family has been awarded a grant, they can submit another application nine months from the date of their last award letter.
What are the 4 types of grants?
There are actually just four main types of grant funding. This publication provides descriptions and examples of
competitive, formula, continuation, and pass-through grants
to give you a basic understanding of funding structures as you conduct your search for possible sources of support.
Can I get a grant for moving home?
Grants for Moving Home
Often grants can
be awarded
not just for moving costs, but for help with rent deposits, furniture, white goods, and even vouchers for household goods. … Housing benefit will not always cover your rent, but your local council may be able to help with a discretionary housing payment.
Can Social Services help me with money?
You may be entitled to financial support. You will need to
contact your local Social Services Department
and arrange for a social worker to carry out a needs assessment. If eligible for funding, you will have the choice of either the Council arranging your support or having a Direct Payment.
Do Family Fund help with sofas?
Our aim is to support families with grants that will make a real difference, and we can provide grants for a wide range of items. Our popular grants include washing machines, sensory toys, family breaks, bedding, tablets, furniture, outdoor play equipment, clothing, and computers.
Do Family Fund help with driving lessons?
Family Fund cannot provide support for ongoing driving lessons
. Unfortunately, Family Fund will no longer be providing driving lesson support for parents or carers of disabled or seriously ill children.
Can carers get free driving lessons?
Your
local
carers group can sometimes help with the cost of driving lessons for carers. You need to apply for a grant through your local Network partner (a carers’ centre or Crossroads scheme in your area). You can find your local carers group through the Carers Trust website.
