Grants from other organisations

Below is a list of other organisations that may be able to provide financial assistance following childhood ABI.

Contact a Family produces a list of organisations, which give grants to families with a child with a disability. Many of these specify that applications should be made by a professional on behalf of the family.
Tel: 0808 808 3555
www.cafamily.org.uk

The Family Fund helps families on a low income, caring at home, for a severely disabled or seriously ill child, under the age of 16.
Tel: 0845 130 45 42
www.familyfund.org.uk

The Roald Dahl Foundation gives grants of up to £500 to families caring for a child with a neurological condition or to young people up to 25 years of age. Applications should be made by a Social Worker or health professional. Families must be on a low income. Further guidelines and applications forms from: www.roalddahlfoundation.org.uk

Cerebra gives grants to help children who have disabilities because of a brain related condition or injury. The grants are for equipment or resources and are for children up to 16 years of age.
Tel: 01267 244216
www.cerebra.org.uk

Children Today provides grants for vital, life-changing and specialised equipment for children and young people with sickness or disabilities across the UK.
Tel: 01244 335622
www.children-today.org.uk

KidsOut offer grants for ‘fun and happiness’ eg holidays, play equipment, fun days out for disadvantaged children.
Tel: 01525 385 232
www.kidsout.org.uk
funds4fun@kidsout.org.uk

Local Social clubs which help charities

The following clubs have branches in many towns across the UK and organise charity fund-raising events. They can sometimes help families in their area with specific requests. It might be easier if a different person, such as a health visitor or teacher approaches them.

Local Trust Funds

In some places there are Charitable Trusts for people of that town, county or parish, who are in need of a helping hand. To find details of these try:

  • Your CAB (Citizen’s Advice Bureau)
  • Community Service Volunteers
  • Your local library
  • A local Carers’ Centre