Family

Get information about grants for families facing different life situations and challenges. Coverage includes maternity support, disability funding, childcare assistance and bereavement help.

Applying for a Job Grant

Job grants ended in April 2013 and are no longer available, but here's how they worked for people returning to employment.

Comic Relief Grants

Comic Relief offers grants to UK and international projects addressing poverty, abuse, mental health, young people and community change.

Family Action Grants to Help Those in Need

Family Action provides grants and support to families struggling with mental health issues and financial hardship.

Family Holiday Grants

Financial help for families with disabled children to afford holidays, from grant providers like Family Fund and Calvert Trust.

Funding Available During Maternity

Get a £500 non-repayable grant to help with baby costs if you're on a low income and meet the eligibility requirements.

Getting Help with Childcare Costs

Several government benefits can help cover childcare costs if you're working or on a low income, including working tax credit and child tax credit.

Grants and Funds for Widowed Parents

Financial help available for widowed parents including allowances, bereavement payments, and grants you may qualify for.

Grants for Disabled Children

The Family Fund gives grants to UK families with severely disabled children to help pay for things like holidays, computers and driving lessons.

Help for Disadvantaged Children

Support and grants for disadvantaged children facing poverty, abuse, neglect or disability through established charities and foundations.

How to Get a Mobility Grant

Disabled people can get help paying for wheelchairs through voucher schemes and hire options, with three different levels of support available.

Where to Find Funding if You're a Carer

Full-time carers can get Carer's Allowance of up to £86.45 weekly if they spend 35+ hours caring for a disabled adult.