Funding Help for individuals - Advice please

less2303

I am a lone parent and my son who is 15 years old, is officially classed as special needs/disabled due to behavioral problems and diagnosed ADHD. He is on medication, and attends a special needs school.
Due to this, I don't work as I'm a full time carer for him, and we live on benefits.

Approximately 3 months ago we used some savings that his grandmother had for him to purchase a motocross bike, as he was very keen on the idea of taking up the sport of motocross.


In the last three months his school work and general behaviour has been excellent, and the school have commented on this dramatic turnaround, which can only be due to the motocross. He is also learning the discipline needed, and is beginning to conduct himself in a very adult like manner, having seen other lads of his age, and the dedication and training they put into it.

Unfortunately, we have a very limited budget, all of which is going on racing at the moment, and we are finding it increasingly difficult. My son is looking for Part Time work at the moment to assist, but this is proving difficult due to his age and condition.


I am now looking at other ways of funding his racing, to see if there is any help available.

I know that sponsorships are all based around up and coming riders that are on their way to the top, but wondered if there is anywhere or anyone that you know of that might be willing to help from a charitable angle? Most of the charities I have approached have been for organisations, not individuals


Any help you might be able to give with this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Horace

Hi

There is a charity that may be able to help - I am not saying that they will help because they normally provide funding for bikers who have lost a limb or are in wheelchairs. There is no harm in asking - they may point you in the right direction.

https://www.nabd.org.uk

You could also try contacting your local bike clubs - they often raise money for charitable causes so again, if you don't ask you don't get.

HTH

less2303

Thanks for your reply, but unfortunately they were unable to assist.

Still looking........

fengirl_2

Go to the reference section of your local library and ask for a book called 'Grants for Individuals in Need'. You can search in there according to area, type of need, etc.