Disability Aid Trust
Description
The Disability Aid Trust exists to provide towards the costs of the helpers of severely physically disabled people on holidays where these costs cannot be met by the applicant, the helper or from any other source, and where the disabled person would be unable to go on holiday without someone to help him or her with everyday needs.
The Trust is bound by its rules and constitution and cannot make grants for any other purpose. It cannot, for example, make grants towards the disabled person's own costs.
Applications are accepted from the disabled person or applications made on their behalf. The minimum age for applicants is 17 years.
The Trust is a small Charity with limited funds and cannot help all applicants. Rarely can the full cost of the helper's holiday be met, but it is hoped that the grant will make it possible for the holiday to be taken. You should choose a holiday and give details of the cost on the application form, because the amount of any grant will be in proportion to the costs of the helper. If there are any subsequent changes in the holiday plans or the costs, the Trustees may have to review the grant.
If your application has been successful, you will be sent a cheque only after the Trustees have received evidence that the holiday has been booked, and a substantial deposit paid.
Applications are accepted on the understanding that the Trustees reserve the right to have enquiries made to confirm the information supplied.
The Trust cannot allocate funds in respect of holidays already taken; it would be advisable to apply in good time prior to any proposed holiday being booked; the allocation and administration of funds can take several weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are accepted from the disabled person or applications made on their behalf. The minimum age for applicants is 17 years. Applications must be supported by a bona fide organisation, doctor or social worker, willing to verify that the applicant meets the scheme's requirements.
Availability
Applications are reviewed and funds allocated twice a year so be sure to apply by
- 1 February for summer holidays and by
- 1 August for winter holidays.
How to Apply
Application forms can be obtained from the Secretary at the Disability Aid Trust. Or you can download the PDF version here.
The Trustees will now only consider applications every alternate year. The Trustees meet twice a year to consider applications and to allocate the funds available. Applications should reach the Hon. Secretary by either: - 1st February for holidays between 1st April and 30th September, or 1st August for holidays between 1st October and 31st March.
All information given on the application form will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please ensure that all questions are answered fully to avoid unnecessary correspondence.
The application should be accompanied by independent confirmation of
- a) The disability
- b) That the applicant could not go on holiday without help with his/her physical requirements.
This can be in the form of
- A recent doctor's note, or
- A letter from a bona fide organisation operating in the interest of disabled people.
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