charitable funds?

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By Tricia

Re: charitable funds?
Sun 10 Aug 2008 20:21

Hello

If school has stated that your son needs to be accompanied to and from school I would make enquiries about transport to and from school; especially as your husband has a disability.

If you log onto grant net you can do this as an individual to look for funding for items you may require.

www.grantnet.com

But always check the funding criteria as it would be a waste of your time and the funders time if you apply for funds for which they don't fund for.

good luck

By KezT

Re: charitable funds?
Sun 10 Aug 2008 20:28

School said they would support an application for son to have a taxi to & from school - but that is even worse than husband driving him in my opinion. He needs to walk - for health, lifestyle, environment, independence and personal philosophy reasons but he needs to be accompanied too... I'll look at that website now tho. Thanks

By Tricia

Re: charitable funds?
Sun 10 Aug 2008 20:37

also you could contact your local carers centre of CAB (Citizen Advice Buea) and ask them if they know anyone who has access to a fund finder where they can provide you with funders who are out there who will fund what your looking for.

There seems to be more funders out there who are willing to fund for children's equipment.

You may be able to apply to the family fund for your son if your income is below the threash hold which they state on their website. Information will be on the following website

www.familyfund.org.uk

By katew

Re: charitable funds?
Mon 11 Aug 2008 07:16

hi kezT

just a thought do you claim DLA for both hubby and son and if so carers allowance? Tax Credits?

soz if i sound thick !!

By EL

Re: charitable funds?
Mon 11 Aug 2008 21:52

If your son has a statement of educational needs then the council HAVE to provide transport

By Kat78

Re: charitable funds?
Tue 12 Aug 2008 21:40

I second what Katew says, if both your son and hubby are entitled to DLA it can help in a number of things. Expecially with Motability schemes which include scooters

DLA can increase the applicable amount laid down by government went it comes to assistance with council tax and rent (if you are renting)

When applying for DLA, always state what it can be like on their worse days, after all this is when they may need help most

By KezT

Re: charitable funds?
Tue 12 Aug 2008 21:45

Thanks for the benefits replies, but yes, we do claim DLA for husband and son. Husband gets moblity but we use it for the car already. Son doesn't get mobility cos of his age. I can't get carers allowance as I work. I don't want the council to provide transport, as they just suggest a taxi. Anyway, there are two younger children that need to get to and from school too!

I will try the family fund, and keep scouring the local ad pages.

By katew

Re: charitable funds?
Wed 13 Aug 2008 16:32

hi again kezt

i cant understand why you are not getting mobility for your son cus of his age? i KNOW you can get moibility for a child - i personally know of 2 people that do (dont deserve it but that another story) so i would definately ask dla to look into this.

there is also a community care grant - look on jobcentre website - i have put a claim in form them - still waiting but its worth a go!

regards
kate
kate