Frequently
Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Who can
make an application?
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Applications must be made by a suitable third party such
as a social worker, health visitor, doctor, school teacher, faith leader,
other registered charitable organisations (e.g. Save The Children) or group
working within the community (e.g. Gingerbread). Please remember in making
an application you accept the conditions of the fund for any award made.
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Can I
make the application for myself or on behalf of another person?
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The fund does not accept applications from individuals
applying for themselves or on behalf of others.
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Who will we help?
How old does a child need to be for an application to be considered
by the fund?
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The fund covers children from birth to and including the age of 18.
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Can I apply if I am over eighteen years old?
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No. The fund will make awards for children and young people up to 18
years of age.
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Who is
the application for?
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The
application must be made for a child or children.
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Can I
send an application even if the baby has not been born yet?
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Do
not send an application if a baby has not yet been born. Send the
application form in after the baby is born.
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I am
under 18 and I am pregnant. Can the fund help me with maternity clothes?
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Yes.
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Any other questions?
I want to
ask for help towards a holiday. Can you help me?
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The fund
may offer assistance with holidays costs for any children who are going on
holiday. Remember: the holiday must be within the United
Kingdom.
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Can the
fund pay for travel costs?
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In some
circumstances yes but only for children between 5 and 18 years.
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If you are still unclear on the answers provided or you have
another question that has not be asked above,
please contact us.
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