{"id":34573,"date":"2025-11-19T17:07:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T17:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/?page_id=34573"},"modified":"2025-11-20T22:34:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T22:34:24","slug":"funding-and-grants-for-children-with-special-educational-needs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/funding-and-grants-for-children-with-special-educational-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding and Grants for Children with Special Educational Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessing financial support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is an important step in ensuring they receive the resources and opportunities necessary for their development. <br>This page provides a list of UK-based charities and organisations that offer grants and funding assistance for children with SEN. <br>Please note: <strong>funding criteria and availability can change<\/strong>, so always check the official website for the most up-to-date information before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Charities List:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-tabs-block\"><ul class=\"accordion\" id=\"block_acf-block-691f976e5efcc\" data-responsive-accordion-tabs=\"accordion medium-accordion large-accordion\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\"><li id=\"item-691f976e5efcc-0\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">National Charities \/ Grants<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/karabiner\/assets\/imgs\/logo-heart.png\" alt=\"Family Fund multi-coloured heart logo\" width=\"100\" height=\"87\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Family Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The UK\u2019s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children (up to age 17).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/familyfund.org.uk\" rel=\"noopener\">familyfund.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/grants\/are-we-eligible\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/grants\/are-we-eligible\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3 Alpha Court,<br \/>\nMonks Cross Drive,<br \/>\nYork,<br \/>\nYO32 9WN<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-691f976e5efcc-1\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Regional Charities \/ Grants<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/devoneducationaltrust.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/logo.png\" alt=\"Devon Educational Trust logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"45\" \/>The Devon Educational Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Awards grants to children and young people under the age of 25 who live in Devon. Aims to provide support for the improvement of their education, social and mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>Also supports groups and charities with their work in these areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0 https:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/devoneducationaltrust.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/devoneducationaltrust.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/devoneducationaltrust.co.uk\/criteria-for-application\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/devoneducationaltrust.co.uk\/criteria-for-application\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Devon Educational Trust<br \/>\nPO Box 574<br \/>\nNewton Abbot<br \/>\nDevon<br \/>\nTQ12 9NJ<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/farringdonhouse.org.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/farringdonhouse\/assets\/images\/fht-logo.png\" alt=\"fht-logo\" width=\"147\" height=\"78\" \/><strong>The Farringdon House School Charitable Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This charity makes grants for young people resident in Devon who are aged under 21 years for further education and training.<\/p>\n<p>Funds are provided to help children with disabilities and those with special educational needs by providing a wide range of support, always taking into account what other finance may be available from parents or elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/farringdonhouse.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/farringdonhouse.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/farringdonhouse.org.uk\/applications\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/farringdonhouse.org.uk\/applications\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact details:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Charlotte McGregor c\/o Wollens<br \/>\nAperture<br \/>\nPynes Hill<br \/>\nRydon Lane<br \/>\nExeter<br \/>\nEX2 5AZ<\/p>\n<p>Telephone: 01392 274006<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-34631 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2025\/11\/elmgrant-trust.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"161\" \/><strong>The Elmgrant Trust<\/strong><br \/>\nA charity which makes grants for charitable purposes to individuals living in the south west of England and to organisations and groups with projects in the south west.<\/p>\n<p>It aims to improve the quality of local life and welfare through education, the arts and social sciences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/elmgrant.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/elmgrant.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/elmgrant.org.uk\/eligibility\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/elmgrant.org.uk\/eligibility\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By post to the Secretary:<br \/>\nThe Elmgrant Trust,<br \/>\nThe Elmhirst Centre<br \/>\nDartington Hall,<br \/>\nTotnes,<br \/>\nDevon<br \/>\nTQ9 6EL<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"info@elmgrant.org.uk\">info@elmgrant.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 01803 863 160<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1_tb_body\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1_tb_body  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1_tb_body  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-34632 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2025\/11\/Northcott-Devon-Foundation-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"89\" \/><strong>Northcott Devon Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A foundation which helps individuals facing extreme difficulties where such financial help may offer some long term benefit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_0_tb_body et_pb_divider_position_center et_pb_space\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcottdevonfoundation.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.northcottdevonfoundation.org.uk\/<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcottdevonfoundation.org.uk\/apply\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.northcottdevonfoundation.org.uk\/apply<\/a><\/div>\n<div><strong>Contact information:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Room 5,<\/div>\n<div>Strand Court Chambers,<\/div>\n<div>1B Victoria Road,<\/div>\n<div>Exmouth,<\/div>\n<div>Devon,<\/div>\n<div>EX8 1DL<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Email: <a href=\"emmap893@btconnect.com\">emmap893@btconnect.com<\/a> Telephone: 01395 269204<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2_tb_body et_pb_equal_columns\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_2_tb_body  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2_tb_body  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1_tb_body\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1_tb_body  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_0_tb_body et_pb_divider_position_center et_pb_space\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2_tb_body et_pb_equal_columns\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_2_tb_body  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2_tb_body  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-691f976e5efcc-2\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Condition-Specific Charities \/ Grants<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/static\/images\/rnib-logo.0f50786c3db3.svg\" alt=\"RNIB Logo\" width=\"151\" height=\"112\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RNIB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Offers grants to registered blind or partially sighted people for useful technology that can help them live independently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/living-with-sight-loss\/money-and-benefits\/benefits-concessions-and-grants\/grants-from-rnib\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/living-with-sight-loss\/money-and-benefits\/benefits-concessions-and-grants\/grants-from-rnib\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact information:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>0303 123 9999 Monday to Friday, 9am \u2013 6pm or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/about-us\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/about-us\/contact-us\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grantsforthedeaf.co.uk\/images\/bthi_logo.png\" alt=\"Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Ltd\" width=\"152\" height=\"95\" \/><strong>Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Ltd<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Charity makes grants to young people up to an age in their mid-twenties resident in the UK. This funding provides support in a variety of ways and to organisations linked to deaf young people.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantsforthedeaf.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.grantsforthedeaf.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantsforthedeaf.co.uk\/resources\/Notes_for_Application_Forms_May_23.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.grantsforthedeaf.co.uk\/resources\/Notes_for_Application_Forms_May_23.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact information:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<pre>Birkdale Trust,\r\nPO Box 852,\r\nSOUTHPORT,\r\nPR8 9WG<\/pre>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-691f976e5efcc-3\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Equipment &amp; Technology Grants<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: Accessing financial support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is an important step in ensuring they receive the resources and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2646,"featured_media":0,"parent":6318,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-34573","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-16 08:14:43","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34573","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2646"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34573"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34573\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34633,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34573\/revisions\/34633"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}