Family Fund

Name
Family Fund
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Family Fund is the UK's largest grant-giving charity for families on a low income raising children and young people aged 17 and under with a disability or serious illness. They provide grants towards essential items.
Telephone Number
01904 550055
Website Address
https://www.familyfund.org.uk/
County
York
Address
YO32 9WN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated by KC on 19.2.13 with information on travel insurance found on family fund website, and change of telephone contact number.Refresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Response received 12.12.13 from Alison. Changes made to text (29.1.14) LMChecked at Local Support event. Amended description. 25.2.15 APUpdated phone numbers using info from website - RC 21/07/2016updated phone number following email from Harriet Hey at Family Fund - 4/8/17

Last Contacted
25/02/2015
Last Updated
10/11/2020
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Family Holiday Association

Name
Family Holiday Association
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Family Holiday Association can provide breaks for families on a low income who have not had a break for at least 4 years. The family must have at least one child between the ages of 3 and 18.
Telephone Number
020 3117 0650
Website Address
https://familyholidaycharity.org.uk/
Address
SE1 3GN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed address from: 7-14 Great Dover St, London, SE1 4YR to Canopi, 82 Tanner Street, London SE1 3GN 15/6/26 AT

changed description - consent via email from Emma - 27/11/09 Refresh project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13 Response received from Paula Wilkinson on 6.12.13. Changes made to text, contact name, address and telephone number. Fax removed. LM (27.1.14). Changed email and SM 10/11/20. email, website, address, social media updated AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
12/06/2013
Last Updated
09/10/2023
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Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust

Name
Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust provides grants to help people of all ages who are ill, convalescent or disabled.
Telephone Number
0207 998 8817
Website Address
https://fnaist.org.uk/
Address
BR1 1RH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added using info from trike event - RC 26/7/17checked information and added tags. Published - BB 07.09.17. email updated AC 9/10/23

Last Updated
09/10/2023
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Get Kids Going!

Name
Get Kids Going!
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Get Kids Going! aims to give disabled children and young adults up to the age of 26 years the opportunity of participating in sports by providing them with specially built sports wheelchairs.
Telephone Number
020 7481 8110
Website Address
https://www.getkidsgoing.com/
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

details fine to be included - 12/2/10 EGRefresh Project- email  1 sent , Phone call made 21.3.14 (CM) - all details correct LMupdated address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. instagram updated AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
24/03/2014
Last Updated
09/10/2023
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Hannah’s Holiday Homes Appeal

Name
Hannah’s Holiday Homes Appeal
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Hannah's Holiday Homes Appeal provides luxury breaks for families with children who are seriously ill. They currently have three holiday homes around England.
Telephone Number
02392 267899
Website Address
https://hannahsappeal.org/
County
Hampshire
Address
PO8 9UX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added to directory - RC 17/7/17

Last Updated
10/11/2020
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Happy Days

Name
Happy Days
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Happy Days is a registered charity that provides special holidays for children who suffer from severe illnesses and disabilities, or who have extenuating circumstances.
Telephone Number
01462 530710
Website Address
https://www.happydayscharity.org/
Town
Hitchen
Address
SG5 1RT
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

no changes - consent 12/1/10 from Mandy - EGRefresh Project - Phone call made 25.4.14 (AT) - all details correct LMupdated email address and phone number using info from website - RC 21/07/2016

Last Contacted
30/04/2014
Last Updated
10/11/2020
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Independence at Home

Name
Independence at Home
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Independence at Home provide grants for people with a disability or long term illness towards the cost of adaptations, equipment or other things to help you manage at home. The grant must go towards an item to assist a child to live at home.
Telephone Number
0208 427 7929
Website Address
https://www.independenceathome.org.uk/
County
Harrow
Address
HA1 2EN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added to directory using info from trike event and website - RC 20/7/17

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Just4Children Children’s Charity

Name
Just4Children Children’s Charity
Category
Short Description
Just4Children provides support for families to help their children with disabilities and sickness.
Telephone Number
0800 169 1601
Website Address
https://just4children.org/
Town
Norwich
County
Norfolk
Address
NR1 1DG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
02/06/2026
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Kids Cancer Charity (formerly Christian Lewis Trust Children’s Cancer Charity)

Name
Kids Cancer Charity (formerly Christian Lewis Trust Children’s Cancer Charity)
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Kids Cancer Charity aims to improve the quality of life for children affected by a cancer-related illness by offering emotional and practical support and a holiday programme.
Telephone Number
01792 480500
Website Address
https://www.kidscancercharity.org/
Town
Cockett
Address
SA2 0GB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added contact name, added to organisation name, changed email, changed web site, changed description - consent via email from Barbara - updated 14/12/09 - EGRefresh Project - Name of organisation changed, and email, website updated LM. address updated, facebook, instagram added AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
21/05/2014
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Kids in Need

Name
Kids in Need
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Kids in Need is a registered charity which aims to help children who are either terminally/seriously ill or suffer from multiple disabilities.
Website Address
https://www.kidsinneed.uk.net/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Kids In Need changed email address as per one on website from: info@kidsinneed.uk.net 15/6/26 AT
change to description, added website - consent via email from Gloria. Updated online 7/01/10 - EGRefresh Project - Phone call 25.4.14 (AT) - all details correct LMUpdated address using info from the website - RC 22/07/2016. email updated AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
30/04/2014
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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KidsOut

Name
KidsOut
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Kidsout develops and delivers innovative projects for children and young people.
Telephone Number
01525 385252
Website Address
https://www.kidsout.org.uk/
County
Bedfordshire
Address
LU7 1AE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: PR team 28.11.06 Also in Wish section. updated description - consent via post from Niz - updated online 8/2/10 - EG removed helplin - 19/2/10Refresh project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email response received from Lucy Breeden stating Niz Smith no longer contact name - now Sandra Doherty who is now in charge of the Toy Boxes- KC updated 5.11.13 Sent entry to info@kidsout.org.uk 22.6.14 LMFrom website - email amended, and age range removed from entry as not clear 12.6.14 LM

Last Contacted
06/12/2014
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Lenderhand

Name
Lenderhand
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Lenderhand is a charity that has been set up to provide families and individuals in the county of Essex with financial assistance.
Telephone Number
020 8532 5066
Website Address
https://www.lenderhand.org/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

CLARE WILSON EMAILED IN ON 4/1/16 - KLB published on 1/2/2016. instagram added AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
02/01/2016
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund

Name
Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Lennox Children's Cancer Fund aims to make a positive difference to the lives of children diagnosed with cancer by offering practical, financial and emotional support to the whole family through a range of projects.
Telephone Number
01708 734366
Website Address
https://www.lennoxccf.org.uk/
Town
Basildon
Address
SS15 6ED
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

instagram added AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Lynsey Ivision

Name
Lynsey Ivision
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
The Lynsey Ivision Trust is a charity established to provide holidays to families with children suffering from life-shortening illnesses.
Telephone Number
01763 271878
Town
Buntingford
Address
SG9 9AY
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added to directory - RC 17/7/17amended description - BB 12.09.17. website removed - doesn't work AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Make A Wish Foundation UK

Name
Make A Wish Foundation UK
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Make A Wish UK has one simple aim - to grant the wishes of children aged 3 to 17 years suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
Telephone Number
01276 405060
Website Address
https://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/
County
Surrey
Address
RG1 1LX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to telephone number - consent given via telephone from Jenny - updated online 11/2/10 - EGRefresh Project - email 1 sent 26.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 14.1.14 (LM) - no response.Phone call 12.6.14 (LM) - all information confirmed correct by Sarah LM

Last Contacted
06/12/2014
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Merlin’s Magic Wand

Name
Merlin’s Magic Wand
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Merlin's Magic Wand believes in putting the magic back into the childhoods of seriously ill, disabled and disadvantaged children. They make this happen by arranging great days out at Merlin Entertainments Group attractions.
Telephone Number
01202 440060
Website Address
https://www.merlinsmagicwand.org/
Town
Poole
Address
BH15 1NQ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - added 29/3/11 - EG - consent via telephoneRefresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 26.9.13 BB, no response, so email 2 sent 14.1.14Response received on 22.1.14 from Sarah Ford. Changes to text made 5.2.14 LMadded additional email and address using info from website and updated phone number - RC 22/07/2016corrected mistake in the description - RC 16/8/17. instagram added AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
22/01/2014
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Motability

Name
Motability
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Motability is a charity which helps disabled people and their families become more mobile.
Telephone Number
0300 456 4566
Website Address
https://www.motability.co.uk/
County
Essex
Address
CM19 5PX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Slight change to description, change to address and phone numbers.Refresh project- phonecall 1 made 10.12.13 BB, all details confirmed correct- KC updated 10.12.13.added additional phone number using info from website - RC 22/07/2016. phone updated AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
12/10/2013
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Mummy’s Money

Mummy’s Money
Name
Mummy’s Money
Category
,
Short Description
Specialising in writing wills, trusts and insurance for families with children with additional needs and disabilities.
Telephone Number
07708 815500
Website Address
https://mummysmoney.co.uk/
Town
Leigh-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS9 2BJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted by Xenia - August 2025. Amended by AP 2/9/25

Last Updated
02/09/2025
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National Holiday Fund for Sick & Disabled Children

Name
National Holiday Fund for Sick & Disabled Children
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
National Holiday Fund for Sick & Disabled Children organises holidays in Florida for chronically or terminally ill children, and temporarily or permanently disabled children aged between 8 and 18 years.
County
Lincolnshire
Address
PE11 3ZH
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Change to address and telephone number - consent via telephone - Alex took call. Update online 24/2/10 - EGRefresh Project-email 1 sent 18.9.13 to nhoffice@- bounceback, email 2 sent to 'office@nhfcharity.co.uk' on 31.10.13, email response received no name given, change of address given - KC updated 1.11.13 updated address and email using info from website - RC 22/07/2016. info removed, charity closed 2018 AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
11/01/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children

Name
Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children gives practical support for disabled children throughout the UK.
Telephone Number
01543 462777
Website Address
https://newlifecharity.co.uk/
County
Staffordshire
Address
WS11 7GF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed name, contacts and description. Checked by phone and was sent notification of changes 27.8.08 No change - consent via email from Patrice - EG Updated It Just Can't Wait Service from magazine- 6/12/11 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Response received 18.12.13 from Mattew Dunning. Updated text 29.1.14 LM Phone call 28.3.14 (CM) - all details correct LMcorrected mistake in description - RC 15/8/17

Last Contacted
04/08/2014
Last Updated
27/04/2023
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