Essential Grants Programme

This programme aims to relieve the urgent material needs of children, young people and families by providing essential household items and clothing, such as cookers, washing machines, beds and school uniforms.

This support is offered, as many families can not afford to purchase these items themselves. This can be due to a number of reasons, such as unemployment or trying to set up a home.

We rely on donations to make this all possible and so every application is considered by a panel of Trustee Directors. Once approved, we purchase the approved items directly, so no funds are given directly to an applicant. For example – a typical grant could be :

• £50 for school shoes for two children
• £100 for a child’s single bed and mattress
• £250 for a new washing machine or an electric cooker

To apply for an Essential Grant, please complete the combined grant application and reference form online by clicking the link.  This application form needs to be completed by both the family and a professional supporting agency as part of the form needs to be completed using the families/carers’ words and other parts must be completed by a professional supporting the family such as a school, housing adviser or medical professional.