A Funding Special, Post 16 options, Health & #Christmas 1st December 2016 Dear All We all know there is less money around, and our piece on Aiming High prompted an influx of ideas‌
Charities and Grants to support families‌ With particular thanks - for preparing this list - to: Heather Mathew, Children & Young People Voluntary Sector Strategic Lead Manager, Richmond CVS E: heatherm@richmondcvs.org.uk T: 0208 843 7945
Turn2us is a fantastic website that offers help and information for anyone experiencing financial hardship or debt problems, or who is looking for funding to support an individual need within the family such as a short break. It has a grant and benefit search engine which can be tailored to meet your requirements including locality, and a phone helpline that is free to call and gives you access to trained staff who can talk you through your options. The service is available to individuals and organisations acting on their behalf. www.turn2us.org.uk
Cauldwell Children offer a range of support to children with disabilities including family support, short breaks equipment, treatment and therapies. You can apply direct and the process is straightforward. www.cauldwellchildren.com
The Family Fund If you are raising a disabled or seriously ill child, the family fund may be able to help with a grant for household items, equipment, sensory toys, a family break or something to help with college for 16/17 year olds. You can apply as a parent carer, or agencies can apply on their behalf www.familyfund.org.uk
The Family Holiday Association (FHA) supports families on a low income, that have not been on holiday for the past four years and have at least one child between three and 18 years of age can obtain financial support for a break during 2016 and 2017. The FHA can only accept applications from referring agents (such as a teacher, social worker or health visitor, etc) and not directly from families. https://www.familyholidayassociation.org.uk/ The website also has a great resource page which lists other charities and trusts that can support holidays and short breaks https://www.familyholidayassociation.org.uk/apply-for-abreak/other-holiday-charities/
Local funders There are a number of local funders such as Richmond Parish Lands Charity, Hampton Fuel Allotments and Barnes Workhouse Fund that offer grants to individuals and families particularly in relation to fuel grants, white goods and other household equipment and education. For a full list of the local funders http://www.richmondcvs.org.uk/documents/Meet%20The%20Funders%20Resources/Local%2 0Funders%20Guide.pdf