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.

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.

Web: http://www.aco.uk.net/ top of page

Find information about CLIC Sargent Care Grants.

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.
 
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: Forms are 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.

Web: http://www.leukaemiacare.org.uk top of page

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.

Visit Macmillan's website to find out about benefits advice.

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.
 
Web: http://www.reactcharity.org top of page