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Family Fund

The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life.

They give grants for things that make life easier and more enjoyable for the disabled child and their family such as washing machines, driving lessons, hospital visiting costs, computers and holidays.

The Fund is a registered charity, helping about 50,000 families in the UK. The national governments of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales provide the Fund's income as part of their commitment to disabled children and young people.

The Family Fund has expanded its eligibility criteria to help more disabled children and young people. In England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the age limit has been raised from 16 to up to 18th birthday, while in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the earned income limit has been increased from £23,000 to £25,000. In England, the limit remains at £23,000.

Chief Executive Derek Walpole says, "We are looking forward to helping many more families. As we receive less per capita funding from the government in England than in the other UK countries, we can't afford to raise the earned income limit there yet. But we will continue to make the case for a funding increase to the Department of Children, Schools and Families."

Please contact or visit the website for further information.

Registered charity number: 1053866