Research

Do Siblings Matter Too?

This joint report from Family Fund and the University of Portsmouth reveals the impact a disabled brother or sister has on a child or young person, showing their experience first-hand through photographs.Read more

Tired all the Time

This report highlights how thousands of families raising disabled children are in desperate need of support and advice on managing sleep deprivation.Read more

Latest

Lesley's 40th fundraiser page

To give back to the Family Fund as it that has enabled us to have some fantastic family breaks away.

iPad Training - Derry-Londonderry

Do you have an iPad and want to learn how to make the most of it? Why not come and see us on Friday 27 October in Derry?

Brighton Information and Support Day

Family Fund are hosting an Information and Support Day in Brighton where families and professionals can drop in to learn more about the support available.

Newcastle Information and Support Day

Family Fund are hosting an Information and Support Day in Jesmond, Newcastle where families and professionals can drop in to learn more about the support available in the area.

Apply for a grant

If you’re raising a disabled or seriously ill child, you might be eligible for a grant from Family Fund

My Account

If you have had a grant from us before you may be able to complete your next application online.

Are we eligible to apply?

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 the family you are supporting could be eligible.

What can we apply for?

We will look at any grant request that relates to the needs of a disabled or seriously ill child, young person and their family.

Family break - Inspire

How to redeem your Inspire award

Our disability criteria

We use our own disability criteria to determine whether a child is eligible. You do not need to wait for a diagnosis for your child to make an application for a grant if you think your child may meet the criteria below.