The grant is available to any child, up to the age of 18 years, resident in Orkney and who is disadvantaged due to any kind of disability, additional support needs, living with financial hardship, illness, distress, abuse or neglect.
The grant must be used only to directly benefit an individual child. Examples include; contributions towards the cost of clothing, bedding, technology equipment, school trips, resources for children with specific needs.
The grant must be used only to directly benefit an individual child. Examples include; contributions towards the cost of clothing, bedding, technology equipment, school trips, resources for children with specific needs.
The maximum individual grant award for each individual child is £300 although exceptional circumstances will be considered.
All grant applications are made through appropriate third-party referrals, for example from Social Services, Health Service, Education or the Voluntary Sector.
Individual applications may be made on behalf of multiple siblings.
More information can be found in the fund guidance.
