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We give grants for things that make life easier and more enjoyable for the disabled child and their family, such as washing machines, driving lessons, hospital visiting costs, computers and holidays.
The Fund is a registered charity, helping about 50,000 families in the UK with £28 million in grants each year.
The national governments of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales provide the Fund’s income, as part of their commitment to disabled children and young people.
" Thank you for the washing machine. What a difference it makes having one that works. " See more comments from families
4 August 08 |
300 people at the Yorkshire Day Festival signed up to support the End Child Poverty Campaign to ensure the Government keeps the promise of a generation to end child poverty . You can support the campaign by signing up to End Child Poverty and by joining the Keep the Promise event in London on 4 Oct.
26 June 08 |
From April, extra funding means we can help families in England and Northern Ireland, who have a severely disabled child age 16. For families in Wales, from the 1 July, we have been able to raise the age limit to include those age 17. See "Our grants - Who can apply" for more information.
26 June 08 |
Family Fund Extra is our way of finding new ways to support and make a difference to all families that care for a disabled child or young person. We plan to launch this new and exciting venture later this year. Register now!
5,046 grants to families
3,113 holiday grants
21 grants for garden equipment
See our Annual Review for more
Families registered with the Fund can get 10% off at Comet with a Family Fund Gift Card
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EDCM campaigns for all disabled children and their families to have the right to the services and support they need to live ordinary lives. Please sign up as a supporter and find out about other ways to get involved.
