How we help

We help families with disabled children and young people aged 17 and under, to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life.

We give grants for things that make life easier and more enjoyable for the disabled child, young person and their family, such as washing machines, driving lessons, computers and holidays to families on the lowest of incomes to help relieve the stress of everyday life.

We can help you and your family if:

• You live in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
• You are the parent or carer of a severely disabled child or young person aged 17 or under who lives at home.
• Money coming into your household is less than £28,000. Click here to read more about what we mean by household income.
• You have permanent legal residency in the UK and have lived in the UK for six months.

We are not able to help children and young people in local authority care, including those living with relatives or foster carers, or where a statutory agency has a responsibility to pay for the item needed.

The national governments of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales provide the majority of our income as part of their commitment to disabled children and young people.

There is no entitlement to a grant from the Family Fund. Even though the Fund applies a criteria to applications, all grants are discretionary and subject to available funding.

Click here to see our UK leaflet

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