Grants for individuals

Our individual grants help provide equipment and other support that improve a child’s safety, health, wellbeing, comfort, independence and daily life when sickness or disability creates additional needs. From specialist equipment to other items that make a meaningful difference, our grants are tailored to each child and their family.

How individual grants work

We understand how tough and costly it can be caring for a child with additional needs, and want to do all we can to make life easier for families across Yorkshire.

That’s why, at Yorkshire Children’s Charity, we support families across the region, like yours, who need a grant for specialist equipment.

1. Check if you’re eligible
Use the form on the right to see if we can help you.

2. Find the paperwork you need
Unfortunately, we won't be able to process your application without the following supporting information:

  • Two medical recommendations (ie. two letters supporting your application from an OT, GP, or other professional body)
  • Two quotes for the piece of equipment you are applying for (if only one quote can be sourced, please explain within your application)
  • Recent evidence of benefit receipt (if applicable)
  • Recent evidence of DLA/PIP receipt (if applicable)

3. Fill out the application
Complete the online application form. You don't have to do it right away. You can also take up to 30 days to finish it.

Check your eligibility

Eli & Abels story

Eli & Abel's story
Twins Eli and Abel live with RYR1 congenital myopathy, which causes significant muscle weakness and affects their mobility. With support from Yorkshire Children’s Charity, their family received an individual grant towards specialist walkers, helping the boys work on their mobility, build confidence and take part more independently in everyday activities.
Practical support for children across Yorkshire when life gets harder.

CONTACT US

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Chapel Allerton
Leeds LS7 4NZ
0113 730 3180
hello@yorkshirechildrenscharity.org

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