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Kids Direct provides a short break service for disabled children and young people up to 25 years.
It can provide a carer to support the child or young person on a day trip or outing depending on what they want to do.
For carers it's an opportunity for a short break which can be from 1 hour to a full day.
Unfortunately, the service is not available across the country but the charity is expanding.
To further information and to apply e-mail the charity direct: enquires@directshortbreaks.org.uk
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Kidsout helps children and young people with disabilities and life threatening illness. It also supports children disadvantaged through poverty or rural isolation.
Working with Rotary International they provide funding towards days out such as trips to theme parks or the seaside.
It also provides toy boxes filled with brand new toys for children who have escaped from domestic violence.
Lifeline 4 Kids helps disabled children from birth to 18 years.
It provides support to purchase a range of resources such as communication aids, wheelchairs and specialist computer equipment.
To apply: The details required are listed at www.lifeline4kids.org/application/
If you fulfil the charity's criteria an application form will be sent requiring further information, supporting reports from health professionals and financial statements.
The Little Princess Trust helps children who have suffered hair loss or alopecia caused by cancer treatments and other illnesses.
It supplies and funds high quality tailored wigs made from real hair for individual children matching the look and feel of their original hair.
The charity helps both boys and girls.
The Matthew Trust provides support and care for children and young people aged 8 years+ who have mental health difficulties.
Grants are only provided when all over sources of funding have been exhausted.
The Trust will help pay for counselling, medical equipment, household goods, clothing and respite breaks.
It also provides advocacy support and will help liaise with local authorities and other agencies. Help is also provided to disabled adults and carers with mental health problems.
Applications should be made by letter to the Trust outlining the support required, written by an appropriate professional.
Merlin's Magic Wand (MMW)
The Merlin Entertainment Group provides magical experiences for seriously ill, disabled or disadvantaged children aged between 2 and 18 years.
Criteria for Application:
The experiences are offered at the group's attractions which include Sealife Centres, Legoland and Madam Tussauds though other requests may be considered.
To apply: complete the online application form. Documentation will be required.
Due to the high demand for tickets MMW can only accept applications from families who have not previously applied.
Michael Crawford Children's Charity
Created by the actor Michael Crawford the charity makes grants to both individuals and charities to benefit children and young people.
It provides funding for the advancement of health, disability and the relief of poverty.
Applications should be addressed to Mr.K.P.Dias FCA, Regina House, 124 Finchley Road, London, NW3 5JS
The Naval Children's Charity provides grants and support to children and young people up to and including the age of 25 who are in need, hardship and distress.
At least one of the child's parents (or guardian) must be serving or served in:
Support available:
Emergency Essential Grant Scheme - for household essentials including white goods, children's beds, furniture, buggies, children's clothing and groceries.
Educational Needs - for an educational need such as an educational assessment if unavailable from the Local Education Authority or school.
Educational Grants - for support with funding your child's education outside of the state system. Child would need to be disadvantaged academically such as through learning disability, special needs emotional bereavement, disability or illness.
Medical Needs - for the provision of medical equipment or service not provided from statutory sources. Medical reports/letters will be required to support the application.
To apply: complete the online form (click "Need Our Help" from the website navigation) or telephone: 023 9263 9534
www.navalchildrenscharity.org.uk
Newlife is the largest provider of specialist equipment to help children/young people who are disabled or terminally ill under 19 years who live in the UK.
It offers professional support to families and practical support through the provision of specialist equipment.
Newlife Nurses are the key contact point for families and gateway for services. They can discuss your child’s needs on their free confidential Nurse Helpline: 0800 902 0095. There is also Live Chat on the website.
Newlife provides grants for essential equipment such as beds, wheelchairs and communication aids.
It also offers:
More detailed information on the services can be downloaded from the website.
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