Grants for child carers

Peanuckle

Does anyone know of any charities that would consider a grant for a child carer? My 15 year old daughter could really do with a laptop for her homework but I can't afford to buy one. She helps care for me (I have MS) and her two brothers (who both have ASD and ADHD/ADD) and deserves so much but I can only find grants for the actual disabled children and not for those who care for them

savemoney

Here you go

http://www.familyfund.org.uk/

It would have to be for the child though I think

http://www.familyfund.org.uk/page.asp?section=00010001000100100006

Computers

How we award grants for computers
The Family Fund are working in partnership with Stone Computers to supply you with a good quality and high specification computer.
You can currently choose between either a laptop or a desktop.
Laptop (no printer) - typical specification

• Intel Duel Core processor
• 15.4" wide screen WXGA TFT dispaly
• CD/DVD re-write combo drive
• Windows Vista Home Basic + MS Works 2007
• 1024mb ram / Internal modem (connection not provided)
• 3 year warranty & accidental damage cover

Peanuckle

thanks but the family fund will only issue grants for a disabled child and my daughter isn't disabled herself, she cares for us. The family fund helped me with replacement furniture for my sons not that long ago for which I am very grateful

kazzah

you could try a charity called Gentlemens Night Out
they will consider applications for individuals as well as organisations and are very easy to deal with

Paparika

I'd be interested too its just me and ds (14) living here and bless him its a struggle for him.

broclo

Hmmm, I think she would not be eligible for a one off direct payment of a carers grant from social services as she is under 16. It is a shame as she would probably get a grant(up to £300) and they often agree to laptops as social networking and support for carers is seen as a valid reason.

My lappy is years old, but I've just got through my voucher from the open university fund, for a laptop, then an additional grant for internet connection, due to receiving Income Support and starting a higher course ith them. Maybe you could start a course...they do a lot of fantastic ones! I know that is an odd option, but many people are not aware of the OU's vouchers and grants

geordie_lass_2

Peanuckle
Have you been in touch with the MS Society Young Carers Fund? They may be able to help. http://www.mssociety.org.uk/support_and_services/grants_ms_society_lifeline/young_carer_fund.html

Also the Family Fund might be able to help, they consider cases on their individual merits, "We give grants to low-income families that relate to the additional needs of severely disabled children and young person, which help relieve the stress of everyday life."
They may be able to help, given that your DD is also caring for children with ASD and ADHD, worth talking to them anyhow. http://www.familyfund.org.uk/page.asp?section=000100010001&pagetitle=Grants

Good luck

savemoney

If you previously worked some unions have a charity foundations to help people in difficulties

Example I know PO do and retail sectors do http://www.retailtrust.org.uk/

mummytofour

I would contact the family fund as they are there for the FAMILY perhaps you could say the pc was for joint use. We got things for our family form the family fund, a washing machine, trampoline and days out money. Things to help us as a family. x

fay66

I applied about 8 weeks ago, still waiting.