Family Fund

Family Fund

Family Fund supports families living across the UK who are who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person up to the age of 17. Our support is focused on those on low incomes with a child/children who have a high level of additional support needs.

At Family Fund, we believe that all families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people should have the same choices, quality of life, opportunities and aspirations as other families.

We support this by providing grants for a range of essential items. Families can apply for kitchen appliances such as fridges, freezers and cookers, as well as clothing, bedding, games, books and music, laptops and tablets, family breaks, sensory toys and more.

Who can apply?

We use our own Child and Young Person’s Eligibility Criteria to assess a disabled or seriously ill child or young person’s additional support needs based on the social model of disability.

You can also read more about our General Eligibility Criteria.

Children and young people do not need a diagnosis to meet our criteria.

How can I apply?

If you’re thinking of apply to Family Fund, you can do so in a number of ways. You can register to apply online, you can download an application pack to print off at home, or you can order a free application pack to be sent out to you. 

Find out more

You can find out more at www.familyfund.org.uk, call us on 01904 550055, email us at [email protected] or join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Tired Out is Family Fund's sleep support hub for families raising disabled and seriously ill children to find help and information about sleep issues. The hub is a website and was created by Family Fund in partnership with charities such as Scope, National Autistic Society and Contact to provide information about bedtime routines, night waking, sleep facts and much more.

• Find out about sleep services in your area.
• Take a look at our sleep tips to find out about anything from routines and diaries to diet and bedroom environment.
• Read academic research papers and articles relating to sleep problems among children with assorted difficulties, disabilities and/or additional needs.
• Read stories from families who may have similar experiences to your own
• Find useful products and resources that might help.

If you have anything you would like to add to the site or have questions or queries, please email us at [email protected].