Family Fund

Who do we help?

We help families across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or under. Find out if you could be eligible. Read more

Around a million families in the UK are raising disabled children

If you’re raising a disabled or seriously ill child, and need support with essential items, we can help

“Raising a disabled child takes bravery, courage and strength”

Making a big splash at the York Dragon Boat Race

We'll be taking to the water with 36 other Dragon Boats to race for victory in the annual York Dragon Boat Race on 12 September Read more
Family Fund Partner Engagement Manager, Salena Begley MBE, talks to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour

Family Fund’s Scotland Partner Engagement Manager, Salena Begley MBE, has spoken to BBC Woman’s Hour this morning about the support available to parents and carers raising disabled children and young people. Read more
Mum Sarah shares her pandemic journey on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour

Sarah Clarke, mum to Harvey who is 13, and Phoebe who is 15, has spoken to BBC Woman’s Hour about the challenges facing her family since the first coronavirus lockdown in March 2020. Read more