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What do we fund?

When things go wrong it might be easier to think you can do without. But it's often the little things that can make a big difference to your children's health and wellbeing. 

No two families are the same and each request is based on individual needs on a case by case basis. Please make sure you check both lists, to understand what we can fund and what we can't fund. 

What we can fund

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Essential Clothing.

Essential Children's Clothing

  • Infant clothing and footwear (0-4yrs)
  • Primary School Uniform, Clothing and Footwear
  • Secondary school Uniform, Clothing and Footwear 
  • College Clothing and Footwear
  • Weekend clothing for children

Laptop.

Study Essentials

  • Books and Course Equipment
  • Laptop (for secondary school children, IF there is no other device in the house)
  • Tablet (for primary school children, IF there is no other device in the house)
  • Printer
Children

Children's Bedroom Furniture

  • Including:
    • Chest of drawers
    • Wardrobe
    • Shelving or Bookcase
    • Desk and chair (secondary school students only)
    • Children's Bed and Mattress 
    • Bedding
    • Cot and mattress
    • Curtains or rugs for a child's bedroom (if you have none)
Baby Essentials.

Baby Essentials

  • Including:
    • Highchair
    • Car seat
    • Safety Gate
    • Pushchair/ Pram
washing machine

Essential Appliances

  • Including:
    • Fridge-freezer
    • Chest freezer
    • Washing machine
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Tumble Dryer
    • Freezer
    • Fridge
    • Cooker
    • Kettle
    • Microwave
    • Toaster
    • Vacuum cleaner
Essential Furniture.

Essential Furniture

  • Including:
    • Dining table and four chairs
    • Cooking Utensils, Pots and Crockery
    • Sofa/Seating
specialist equipment.

Specialist Equipment

  • Including:
    • Specialist Equipment
    • Sensory and Specialist Items
      Find out more about our specialist equipment grants.
Therapy

Therapy

Includes different types of therapy, tailored to the child's need.
Find out more about our therapy grants 

Can't find the item you need listed here? Please check the list of items we can't fund.


Still got a question, please mention it to the member of the grants team dealing with your application. 

Published: 5th May, 2024

Updated: 27th August, 2025

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What we can't fund

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Unfortunately, we are currently unable to provide funding for the following:

  • Household Expenses
    Including:
    • Food or other groceries
    • Household Bills
    • Debt Repayments
    • Supplementing Income

  • Childcare Support
    Including:
    • Nursery fees
    • Out of school clubs and weekend activities
    • After school care
    • Travel costs to school or college
    • Family holidays/ day trips/ school journeys

  • Home Repairs or Decorating
    Including:
    • Boiler repairs or replacement boilers
    • Carpeting and Flooring
    • Decorating materials
    • Garden Furniture

  • Other costs
    Including:
    • Medical Costs
    • Legal Costs
    • Toys and Christmas Presents
Sorry we are not able to help with any of these items. There are a number of other charities who may be able to offer assistance, like Turn2Us. You can visit their website, turn2us.org.uk

Published: 6th May, 2024

Updated: 27th August, 2025

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