Family Fund

Family Fund: grants and support for families raising disabled children across the UK

Family Fund is a registered charity that provides grants and services to families on low incomes who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person. Its work is presented as covering the whole of the United Kingdom, and the organisation also publishes research and reports on the circumstances these families face.

Grant programmes and how to apply

The charity structures its grant activity around a set of programmes. Its website sets out which grant programmes are available, the eligibility criteria, what a grant can be used for and how to apply. It also explains when a family can next apply and what happens after an application has been submitted, alongside a section of frequently asked questions about grants.

Wider support beyond grants

Alongside direct grants, Family Fund groups additional support into several areas:

• Money, benefits and household costs, including an interactive guide on checking benefits entitlement online with a trusted benefits calculator and understanding the next steps to apply.
• Technology and online safety.
• Supporting a child day to day.
• Activities and learning, workshops and events.

The site also offers a search tool to locate other organisations and charities that may provide further support to a family.

Research and public positions

Family Fund publishes research and reports. Among the material highlighted is a report titled Locked out of Childcare, presented as showing the impact on families raising disabled children, and another report, Digitally Excluded, which examines families missing out on digital access, skills and support. The organisation describes the latter as vital for disabled children to participate fully, progress and thrive.

Fundraising and ways to get involved

The charity lists multiple ways for supporters to contribute: donations, fundraising, leaving a gift in a will, becoming a partner, a weekly lottery, gaming and streaming fundraisers, campaigns and volunteering. It also invites families and supporters to share their stories. A calendar of fundraising events includes a skydive running from 1 March 2026 to 31 October 2026, a Family Fund Charity Networking Lunch 2026 in York on 12 November 2026 and an evening of music with Trelawnyd Male Voice Choir on 14 November 2026.

Governance, funding and accountability

The organisation publishes information on its governance, how it is funded, where its money goes, its carbon journey and its safeguarding and ethical responsibilities. It also operates a separate line of activity under the name Family Fund Business Services. Family Fund Trust is a private company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales, with registration number 3166627. It is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1053866) and in Scotland (SC040810), and it states that it is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under reference number 912508.