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Challenger Children’s Fund

Challenger Children’s Fund is a Scottish based charity established by Trust Deed in 1978 for providing “aids to, and the maintenance clothing, education, outfit In life or otherwise for the general benefit and well being” of any disabled person under the age of 18.

What is the funding for?
Anything that is not provided by statutory sources, e.g. washing machine, lycra suits, clothing. Grants cannot be made retrospectively. For holidays, if it is essential that a child must be accompanied, consideration will be given to the cost. Grants cannot be made retrospectively to any of the above.

How much money is available?
Grants to individuals are normally in the order of £500, although larger amounts will be considered for other purposes such as the purchase of specialised equipment which will make a real difference to the child’s life.

Who can apply?
Funds are available for physically disabled children throughout Scotland who are long-term and significantly disabled through a physical impairment of the musclo-skeletal, neurological or cardio-respiratory system of the body.Applications must be sponsored by a Social Worker, GP, Health Visitor, District Nurse or Therapist.

When to apply
Applications can be made at any time and are usually considered every six weeks.

How to apply
Application forms are available from by clicking here

Further details can be obtained from the website or by e-mail


Key words:
children, disability, welfare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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