This page will include information about various charities that support families with disabled/disadvantaged children and young people. It is being updated all the time so if you know of a charity that supports families with children/young people with disabilities please contact us and let us know so we can add information.
Family Fund -
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Family Fund’s mission and vision
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Family Fund believes that families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people should have the same choices, quality of life, opportunities and aspirations as wider families. We try to make this happen every day by:
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Giving grants to families on a low income for items they may not otherwise be able to afford. For example family breaks, digital equipment, white goods, clothing, bedding, furniture and play equipment.
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Offering services to help parents and carers to achieve the outcomes they want for their child and family. This includes where to go for support with money, benefits and budget planning, information on mental health and wellbeing. And practical workshops to help people get online and use digital tools.
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Providing ways for families to share their experiences, so they can influence lasting change on issues that matter to them.
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To find out more click here to head to the Family Fund Website
Happy Days Charity -
- Background - The Happy Days Charity is a national children's charity dedicated to providing holidays, days out, and theatre trips for disadvantaged young people with special needs. The Charity supports families with children aged 3-17 who have learning difficulties, physical or mental disabilities, acute, chronic or life limiting illnesses, been abused or neglected, witnessed domestic violence, been bereaved or act as carers for a parent or a sibling.
- Objectives of Fund - The Charity supports families with children aged 3-17 by funding trips, experiences, respite breaks and group activity holidays for those who need them most.
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Who Can Apply - The Charity accepts applications from parents, guardians, grandparents or siblings, plus from GPs, consultants, nurses or social workers.
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Find out more by visiting - Happy Days Childrens Charity or by clicking here
