Grants are made to support respite holidays for carers. The primary aim is to give a complete break to a carer while the person cared for is receiving respite care. In exceptional circumstances we may assist where the carer and cared for wish to holiday together, provided they are husband and wife or partners, or an adult child caring for an aged parent or vice versa.If funds allow, consideration may be given to funding family holidays in the UK where one or more family members suffers a severe disability. Typical grants range from £200 to £300.We also give small grants to individuals in need, for the purchase of essential items not supplied by the statutory agencies. It may give grants for beds and bedding, cookers, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and clothing. The primary aim is to assist those with a household member suffering from incontinence or other medical condition; grants for household items may be awarded where there is a genuine need. Most awards are between £100 and £300.Applications must be made through a social worker, community nurse or similar professional agency and payment is made direct to that agency.Written applications should be sent to the registered address of the Charity – addressed to the General Manager. On receipt of the information a decision will be made within 6 to 8 weeks.Apply here The Ogilvie Charities Education and Training Fund – Ogilvie Charities We're sorry but <%= htmlWebpackPlugin.options.title %> doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue.
