How does it work?

The applicant must:

• Reside within Derbyshire

• Have special health, educational or social needs

• Be aged between 0 – 19 years (**if over 16 years – be in full time education)

Please note that requests for retrospective grants/payments cannot be considered.

What Information is required for an application?

• A completed application form.

• A written support, with signature, from an appropriately qualified professional

• The description of item/items required: please see below the sorts of items which can be funded and those which are ineligible

• The supplier

• A quotation of costs (Please note that further information is sometimes requested by the Grants Committee)

What type of application does the Trust fund?

• Specialist therapeutic equipment/aids

• Safety equipment (e.g harnesses)

• Buggies and Car Seats

• Educational toys

• Sensory toys and equipment

• Early learning aids

• Appropriate IT equipment for children over 8 years of age

Are there exclusions?

The Trust cannot accept applications for:

• Continuous or ongoing funding

• Clothing, except for specialist clothing

• Shoes

• Financial assistance with debt

• Assistance with projects such as safe play outdoor projects and fencing

• Holidays

• Standard Household/Furniture

• White Goods

The way that Applications are Processed is described here