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Family Fund
Unit 4, Alpha Court
Monks Cross Drive
Huntington
York
YO32 9WN
Tel: 0845 130 4542
Tel (text): 01904 658085
Fax: 01904 652625
Web: www.familyfund.org.uk
Best time to telephone: 9am - 5pm
Family Fund champion an inclusive society where families with severely disabled children have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life.
The Family Fund helps families of disabled or seriously ill children aged 15 and under. They give grants related to the care of the child including holidays, leisure, laundry equipment, driving lessons and lots more.
If your income is £23.000 (£25,500 in Wales) or less they may be able to help. Apply online at Web: www.familyfund.org.uk or on the application form available from the fund.
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