Family Fund

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

This service is not checked by WSCC and including it on the Local Offer website does not mean that it is a recommended service.

Before using this service, we recommend you make your own checks. Your checks should include being happy that: the service will meet your needs; staff are properly qualified; policies are in place to keep everyone safe and you know how much the service will cost.

Use this guidance for advice about what to ask to help you make sure that children and young people are happy and protected in clubs, groups and activities. Find out more on our terms and disclaimer.

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Family Fund is the UK's largest charity providing grants for families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year, we provided 89,101 grants and services worth over £33 million to families across the UK.

What we do

• We give grants to families raising disabled and seriously ill children aged 17 and under.
• You can apply to the Family Fund if: You live in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.
• You have evidence of your entitlement to one of the following: Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, ...
• ...Employment Support Allowance, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit. If you do not receive any of the above, further information may be needed to complete your application.
• Please only send photocopies of this information as we cannot return it to you.

Age range

0-17

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

Yes

Requires application

Yes