Challenger Children’s Fund

Description

Challenger Children's Fund is a Scottish-based charity established by Trust Deed in 1978 for providing “aids to, and the maintenance, clothing, education, outfit in life or otherwise for the general benefit and well being” of any disabled person under the age of 18.

Applications for grants up to £750 are accepted when made by a sponsor on behalf of physically disabled children who are resident in Scotland. These can be for anything that is not provided by statutory sources.

Please provide evidence of costs with the application form - an application will not be considered without this.

Eligibility Criteria

Please read the criteria before completing the form

By physically disabled we mean any child under the age of 18 years, who is long-term and significantly disabled through a physical impairment of the musclo-skeletal, neurological or cardio-respiratory system of the body. A high rate for DLA mobility would generally be looked for when considering applications.

We regret that the following examples on their own do not meet the criteria of the Fund: mental health conditions, learning disabilities, behavioural disorders, developmental delay, Down's Syndrome, autism, visual or hearing impairment, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, HIV, back pain and chronic fatigue syndrome. However if these conditions are associated with a physical disability then they will be considered.

Who can apply? We accept applications made on behalf of physically disabled children who are under the age of 18 years, and resident in Scotland.

What can I apply for? Anything that is required to meet the special needs of the child but is not provided by statutory sources e.g. clothing, apparatus, equipment, travel, household appliances, furniture, adaptations to home or garden all of which should directly benefit the child. Grants cannot be made retrospectively.

How much can I apply for? Grants of up to £750 will be considered and higher grants may be considered for specialist equipment when specific costs are provided. All grants are at the discretion of the Trustees.

How often are grants made? Applications may be submitted once within a 12 month period. However, it should not be assumed that funding will always be granted.

Who may sponsor the application? Social Worker, GP, Health Visitor, District Nurse, Therapists and other relevant support organisations may sponsor the application. Trainee workers and community care assistants may also apply, but a qualified person must countersign the application.

How to Apply

As from 31 May 2023 Challenger Children’s Fund will no longer have a postal address. All application forms must be emailed to info@ccfscotland.org together with evidence of costs for the item(s) requested.

We will accept either of the following:

1. Download the application form for completion including signature by the sponsor. The declaration statement on page 1 must be read and signed by the parent/guardian. Then scan or photograph the form and email it to info@ccfscotland.org .
2. The sponsor should complete the application form and email it from their business address. The parent/guardian must provide the following statement which is then sent directly from the parent/guardian's email address
   "I am the parent/guardian of (child’s name). I confirm that the information in the application sent by (sponsor’s name and organisation) is correct and consent to Challenger Children's Fund using the personal data included in the application in accordance with the Data Protection Statement as found on www.ccfscotland.org."

Contact us at info@ccfscotland.org if you have further questions.

Social Worker, GP, Health Visitor, District Nurse, Therapists and other relevant support organisations may sponsor the application. Trainee workers and community care assistants may also apply, but a qualified person must countersign the application.

More information can be found here:

Challenger Children's Fund website