Salena Begley MBE Scotland Partnership Development Manager Family Fund salena.begley@familyfund.org.uk
Our mission
Who we are • Provide grants and services to families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people aged 17 and under. • Signpost to local and national organisations. • We develop and deliver programmes of support.
Who we help • Live in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales and have permanent legal UK residency – lived in the UK for six months. • Parent or carer of a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or under. • Eligible for, and can send us evidence of one of the following: Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, Employment Support Allowance, Housing Benefit, Pension Credit. • Or if not receiving benefits, can provide information about household income.
Eligibility criteria The child or young person must require a high level of support in three or more of the following areas: • Personal care • Access to social activities • Education • Communication • Supervision and Vigilance • Medical or therapeutic treatment or Condition management • Physical environment and Specialist resources
How we help Making voices heard Info Digital Days Skills Last year we provided 89,101 grants and 597631 Information services worth Signposting and support over visits/calls £33 million to families across the UK Tax Credits Grant Advice Searches SS Benefit Checks
What we provide We can consider any request relating to the needs of the disabled child, young person and the family. • Family breaks, day trips • Computers, laptops, tablets • Clothing, bedding • Kitchen appliances, furniture • Sensory toys • Outdoor play equipment • Specialist items We accept one application, per household, every 12 months .
What we help with
How we award a grant We use contracted suppliers to provide the majority of our grants. This helps our funding go further. Families may receive: • A payment card to redeem in store or online • A product delivered directly from our supplier • A direct payment to the supplier/provider • A voucher for a retailer For up to date information about the impact of COVID19: www.familyfund.org.uk/your-grant-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak
How to apply • Applying for the first time: • Download an application form from our website www.familyfund.org.uk or ask for one to be sent out to your home • We know that all non-essential travel is discouraged, and this may include a trip to the post office. If you are unable to physically post your application to us you could take a photos of your completed application and email it in to us at info@familyfund.org.uk • First time applications can take 3-4 months to process • Applying again: • You can apply online on our website www.familyfund.org.uk or fill out a paper application • Subsequent applications can take 8-10 weeks to process • Short video on How To Apply?
iPad training • Free digital technology training for any families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people • Training currently being delivered online • Over 1,000 parents and carers trained Our help includes: • One-to-one or group training • Access to free workshops • Tailored support for individual needs • Links to free information Or email: • Links to apps for children with additional digitalskills@familyfund.org.uk needs
Take a Break • Funded by Scottish government • Short breaks fund for carers of disabled children, young people and their families in Scotland • Aim to improve physical and emotional wellbeing Re-opening to applications on Monday 18 th May 2020 • • For more information: takeabreakscotland.org.uk
More information • All information about Family Fund and our grants and services can be found on our website: www.familyfund.org.uk • Phone: 01904 550055 • Email: info@familyfund.org.uk
Join our community Family Fund has a growing online social media community for families, supporters, and professionals. Join us at: facebook.com/familyfund @familyfund @family_fund linkedin.com/in/familyfund
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