Refer individuals for a grant

Nominate a young carer up to the age of 18 who looks after someone who has a disability, illness, mental health condition, or a drug or alcohol problem. Most young carers look after one of their parents or care for a brother or sister. The fund awards grants young carers nominated by a professional to be used for activities that the young carer might otherwise miss out on, thereby helping them to have enjoyable childhood experiences. Requests for essential capital items, for example a school uniform (though not laptops), will also be considered. 

Examples of professionals that can nominate an individual or family include (but are not limited to): charity employees, social workers, GPs and specialist doctors, occupational therapists or teachers.

Nominate a child with physical disabilities, long term illnesses and/or life limiting conditions. Priority will be given to equipment that directly benefits the mental and physical health of the child. The fund will consider requests for equipment required due to disability and 'make a wish' holidays for terminally ill children.

Examples of professionals that can nominate an individual or family include (but are not limited to): charity employees, social workers, GPs and specialist doctors, occupational therapists or teachers.

Nominate a child with physical disabilities, long term illnesses and/or life limiting conditions. The fund will consider requests for funding via a professional, to be used for respite, equipment, short breaks and 'make a wish' holidays for terminally ill children, though priority will be given to equipment that directly benefits the mental and physical health of the child. This fund will also accept occasional requests outside of its remit for adults in exceptional circumstances - decisions to be made on a case-by-case basis. 

Examples of professionals that can nominate an individual or family include (but are not limited to): charity employees, social workers, GPs and specialist doctors, occupational therapists or teachers.

Nominate an adult caring for one or more individuals over the age of 18, who are seeking a break from their long term caring responsibilities. The fund will consider requests via a referral from a professional for various forms of respite including; short holidays (up to one week), weekend breaks, pamper days and day trips. Contributions towards travel costs to and from the break as well as a modest amount of spending money if the request includes an overnight stay will be considered - to be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Examples of professionals that can nominate an individual or family include (but are not limited to): charity employees, social workers, GPs and specialist doctors, occupational therapists or teachers.