Grants

Grant giving organisations

Below is a list of organisations that offer financial grants to children or young people with cancer and their families. Your CLIC Sargent professional can help you with any applications you make.

Eligibility: People with cancer or rheumatism in need of relief of poverty or distress.

Types of grants: Monthly and one-off grants up to £150 for any kind of need, including settling rent arrears, nursing home fees where there is a shortfall and necessities.

Exclusions: No grants toward holidays.

Applications: By letter, including details of income, family and dependants. Applications can be submitted throughout the year by a social worker, Citizens Advice or other welfare agency on behalf of the individual.

Address: The Trustees, c/o Marshalls Solicitors, 102 High Street, Godalming, Surrey. GU7 1DS

Tel: +44 (0)1483 416 101

The Association of Charity Officers is the national umbrella body for benevolent charities, that is charities who provide aid and advice to individuals in need.

By completing an Application for Information, the ACO will make a search for possible funds on behalf of the enquirer.

Address: Five Ways, 57/59 Hatfield Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1HS
 
Tel: +44 (0)1707 651 777
 
Helpline: +44 (0)1707 660 477

Email: info@aco.uk.net

Web: http://www.aco.uk.net  

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Eligibility: Children with cancer who are under 18 and their families.

Types of grants: One-off grants ranging from £50 to £200. Grants are given towards needs such as toys, books, videos, beds, radio cassettes, holidays, headstones and funeral expenses.

Exclusions: No grants towards purchasing, repairing, or maintaining cars, buildings or computers. 

Applications: In writing to the correspondent. Applications can be submitted either directly by the individual or through a social worker, Citizens Advice, or other third party such as nurse or health visitor. The trust promises to respond to every request within one calendar month.

Other information: The trust stated that consideration will be given to any request that will improve the quality of life of a child with cancer.

Address: Mrs Barbara Thomas, 62 Walter Road, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA1 4PT
 
Tel: +44 (0)1792 480 500
 
Fax: +44 (0)1792 480 700

Email: enquiries@childrens-cancer-care.org.uk

Web: http://www.childrens-cancer-care.org.uk

Eligibility: People under the age of 21 who have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and their families who are in need.

Types of grants: Grants are given for toys, holidays, and educational needs. Grants are also given to families to help with debts accrued due to the child’s illness. Grants of up to £1000 are available.

Applications: Must be referred via a hospital oncology social worker attached to a child’s ward, to be considered at any time. Applications submitted from any other source will not be considered.

Address: David Jenkinson, PO Box 123, Romford, Essex, RM5 3DD
 
Tel: +44 (0)7941 184 166
 
Fax: +44 (0)1542 882 004 top of page

The Family Fund champions an inclusive society where families with disabled children or seriously ill children have choices and the opportunity to enjoy family life.

The Family Fund is a registered charity covering the whole of the UK and is funded by the national governments of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The Family Fund provides timely grants to families with severely disabled or seriously ill children under 16, based on families' views and needs.

Applications: An application form can be requesting from the address below. The Family Fund requests that as much information as possible is provided and that the data protection statement is correctly completed.

Address: Family Fund, Unit 4, Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9WN
 
Tel: +44 (0)845 130 4542
 
Web: http://www.familyfund.org.uk top of page

Eligibility: People with leukaemia and allied blood disorders.

Types of Grants: The society gives limited financial assistance in the form of one-off cash grants; one-off grants in kind and gift vouchers. The values of awards are usually in the range of £50 to £250.

Applications: On a form available from the Society. Applications can be submitted directly by the individual or a volunteer, through a third party such as a social worker, or through an organisation such as the Citizens Advice Bureau or another welfare agency.

Address: Tony Gavin, CEO, 1 Birch Court, Blackpole,  Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8SG

Tel: +44 (0)1905 755 977
 
Fax: +44 (0)1905 755 166

Leukaemia Care also offer a free helpline service that works via a mobile phone. The number is 0808 801 0444. This service is supported bt all mobile networks apart from 02.
 
Email: info@leukaemiacare.org.uk
 
Web: http://www.leukaemiacare.org.uk
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Macmillan benefits advisers are able to provide benefits advice to people affected by cancer as they have an excellent understanding of the impact cancer may have on people's entitlements. Advice on benefits and other sources of financial help can be accessed via their CancerLine.

Tel: +44 (0)808 808 2020 (Mon - Fri, 9am to 6pm)
 
Email: cancerline@macmillan.org.uk top of page

The charity gives grants to people with cancer on low incomes to help with a wide range of practical needs, such as fares to and from hospital, heating bills and washing machines. Grants are available to help people maintain their quality or life.

The grants are one-off payments for adults, young people, or children with cancer to cover a wide range of practical needs. This includes things such as additional heating bills, extra clothing, or a much needed break.

Grants can go towards items that help individuals with cancer to continue with activities they enjoy.

Applications can be made by people who have cancer or are still affected by your illness or treatment and:

• Have less than £6,000 in savings if you are single
• Have less than £8,000 in savings if you are a couple or family
• Have a disposable income of under £100 per person per week. Please note that Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance do not count as disposable income.

Applications need to be made via a social worker, nurse or Macmillan nurse. Once approved, payments are generally sent out within three working days.

A grant will not affect the benefits you are entitled to. Any personal or medical information included in your application will be treated confidentially.

Tel: +44 (0)808 808 2020 (Mon - Fri, 9am to 6pm)
 
Email: cancerline@macmillan.org.uk top of page

Specific help to children who suffer from a potentially terminal illness and their families, such as grants for equipment, heating and  clothing. All applications need to be made for a specific reason. Cost must be included and the money will be given if granted in the form of a cheque.

React responds quickly to requests for help, sometimes within hours, with no red tape and meeting needs not met by the authorities or other charities.

React works in co-operation with children's hospices and other support services and also backs research and education projects aimed at improving the quality of life for severely ill children.

Tel: +44 (0)20 8940 2575
 
Web: http://www.reactcharity.org
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Eligibility: People who have cancer, or are still affected by illness or treatment and who live in the UK. Applicants must have savings of less than £6,000 if single or £8,000 if a couple.

Types of Grants: One-off grants of £50 to £120 can be given for a wide variety of needs, including fares to hospital for treatment, heating and lighting bills, telephone bills, washing machines, tumble dryers, bedding and clothing.

Exclusion: No grants are made towards funerals or overseas holidays.

Applications: Applications must be made through social workers or a similar professional. They are processed within ten working days of receipt.

Address: Sue Hall, Social Work Manager, Tenovus, Velindre Hospital, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL
 
Tel: +44 (0)29 2019 6100
 
Fax: +44 (0)29 2019 6105

Email: tcic@tenovus.com

Web: http://www.tenovus.com