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iPad Workshop: Staying safe

Sign up to our ‘Staying safe’ workshop to learn how to manage your child’s iPad, so they can learn and play safely.
iPad Workshop: Making movies

Sign up to our ‘Making movies’ workshop and learn how to make your own movie!
iPad Workshop: Staying safe

Sign up to our ‘Staying safe’ workshop to learn how to manage your child’s iPad, so they can learn and play safely.
iPad Workshop: Make it work for you

Sign up to our 'Make it work for you' workshop to learn how to make your iPad work for your child’s support needs.

Leanne's Story

A couple of years ago Leanne heard of Bubblerush, a fun run for the whole family racing through coloured foam, and has since run it every year for a different charity.
Explore the basic settings on an iPad or Tablet

Has your child recently received an iPad from Family Fund as part of a computer and tablet grant ? Or do you need some help setting up an iPad you already own? One of the first steps you can take after getting a new iPad is to modify its basic settings, and make the device work for both you and your child.
Make the iPad or Tablet work for your child's needs

Did you know that your device has lots of great accessibility features to support you and your child? Family Fund can help you to access useful features to support a variety of needs, such as visual impairments or motor co-ordination difficulties.
Keeping your child safe on an iPad or Tablet

An iPad can be an essential tool for a child with a disability or a child who has special educational needs. Managing your child’s access to the internet or knowing where to find the iPad parental controls can give you peace of mind when your child is using their device to learn and play.
Getting creative with your iPad or Tablet

If you or your child owns an iPad, Family Fund provide creative workshops to help families have fun and learn more about all the creative features available to you.
Turn2us Benefits Calculator

Millions of people in the UK are missing the benefits they are entitled to. Life costs more for families raising a disabled child, so it’s always worth knowing how to claim the benefits you might be entitled to.
Nicki's 100ks for Family Fund

This summer, Nicki joined #TeamFamilyFund to complete 100K her way and raise funds for families raising disabled or seriously ill children.
Find support in your local area

Find help and support close to home.
Get help with money matters

Life can cost more when you are a family raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person. You may have higher bills to pay each month. You might need to make additional purchases for items like specialist play equipment. Perhaps you have more essentials to cover too, like transport costs, specialist food or clothing.
Family Fund Safeguarding Statement

The safety of children, young people and adults is of paramount importance to Family Fund and we are therefore committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.