Please note this funding is only applicable to the following criteria:
- The individual or family being nominated must be a resident of Kent or Medway
- There must be a demonstrable financial disadvantage underlying the request (e.g. the family are reliant on benefits or out of work for whatever reason)
- The request is not for something that local/national authorities have a statutory duty to provide
Wards Charitable Fund
Supports children with physical disabilities, long term illnesses and/or life limiting conditions. Priority will be given to equipment that directly benefits the mental and physical health of the children. Fund will consider requests for equipment required due to disability and 'make a wish' holidays for terminally ill children.
Rooney Foundation Fund
Supports children with physical disabilities, long term illnesses and/or life limiting conditions. Fund will consider requests for respite, equipment, short breaks and 'make a wish' holidays for terminally ill children though priority will be given to equipment that directly benefits the mental and physical health of the children. This fund will also accept occasional requests outside of its remit for adults in exceptional circumstances - decisions to be made on a case-by-case basis.