Family Fund Grants

Family Fund grants and other support in Northern Ireland

Family Fund believes that all families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people should have the same opportunities as others: beginning with the most vulnerable, those on low incomes, and considering all conditions against the Fund’s eligibility criteria, the charity aims to make a difference to outcomes for disabled or seriously ill children and young people and the lives of their families.

The Fund provides grants [and other support] for essential items such as washing machines, sensory toys, family breaks, bedding, clothing and computers. It can be a struggle financially, emotionally and physically for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, and these grants are intended to help break down many of the barriers families face, improving their quality of life and easing the additional daily pressures.

Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year the Fund supported over 4000 families with grants in Northern Ireland [https://www.familyfund.org.uk/northern-ireland]

Jan Wright is the new Northern Ireland Partnership Development Manager. Although all the information on grants and other support is on Family Fund’s website www.familyfund.org.uk, if you would like to connect with Jan, she works Tuesdays to Thursdays 8.00am to 3.30pm: email Jan.Wright@familyfund.org.uk, mobile 07818 456378  or join in Family Fund conversations on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.