Funding for Specialist Equipment
Caring for a disabled child or adult often requires highly specialised equipment to ensure safety, comfort, and independence. When statutory funding through the NHS or local authorities is not available, UK charities and grant-giving organisations can often step in to bridge the gap.
We have collated a list of charities that may be able to provide direct financial assistance and grants for disability equipment.
What Types of Equipment Do Charities Fund?
While every organisation has its own criteria, charitable equipment grants generally cover items designed to improve daily life, physical therapy or communication.
How RMS Can Help
Our team can assist with:
- Identifying suitable solutions
- Providing quotations for funding applications
- Supplying product information and supporting documentation
- Arranging demonstrations and assessments
Bike2Work Scheme
Did you know that adaptive bikes and trikes may be available through the Cycle to Work scheme?
RMS is an approved supplier on the Bike2Work scheme, allowing eligible employees to spread the cost of adaptive cycling equipment through salary sacrifice arrangements. This can help make adaptive cycling more affordable by spreading payments over a fixed period through your employer. The Bike2Work scheme lists RMS as a participating retailer for customers looking to purchase eligible cycling equipment. Bike2Work Partner Shops
If your employer participates in the scheme, simply select your preferred adaptive bike or trike, apply through your employer's Cycle to Work provider and contact RMS for a quotation or further advice.
Whether you are considering adaptive cycling for commuting, work-related travel, exercise or general wellbeing, our team would be happy to discuss the available options and help identify the most suitable solution.
National Charities
Caudwell Children
Provides a wide range of specialist mobility and sensory equipment for disabled and neurodivergent children and young people.
Families can apply directly via the website, subject to eligibility criteria.
www.caudwellchildren.com
The Brittle Bone Society
Supports individuals with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, including advice, support and access to services.
Families should contact the charity directly to discuss available support.
www.brittlebone.org
Whizz Kidz
Supports children and young people up to 18 with manual or powered wheelchairs where equipment is not available through the NHS.
Apply online via the website.
www.whizz-kidz.org.uk
Armed Forces Families
RAF Benevolent Fund
Supports families where a parent or guardian has served in the RAF.
www.rafbf.org
SSAFA – Armed Forces Charity
Supports families where a parent or guardian has served in the UK Armed Forces.
www.ssafa.org.uk
Smaller & Specialist Charities
Able Kidz
Supports equipment needed for use in education settings.
Families should contact the charity directly to check eligibility.
www.ablekidz.org
Cheyne Charity
Supports children and young people with cerebral palsy.
Funding decisions are based on individual need and professional evidence.
www.cheynecharity.org
Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust
May support a wide range of mobility and postural equipment.
Applications are usually made by a professional such as an OT or Physio.
www.fnaist.org.uk
Handicapped Children’s Action Group
May support a wide range of equipment recommended by a child’s therapist.
Families are encouraged to email before applying to understand requirements.
www.hcag.org.uk
Independence at Home
Supports equipment to improve safety and independence at home, including wheelchairs. Families can contact the charity directly.
www.independenceathome.org.uk
Promise Dreams
Supports children and young people up to and including 18 years old, living with and beyond cancer with lightweight bikes and specially adapted trikes.
Applications can be made via the website, subject to eligibility criteria.
www.promisedreams.co.uk
React
Provides essential equipment for children up to 18 with life-shortening conditions, where support is not available through the NHS or local authority.
Application forms are available on the website.
www.reactcharity.org
The Boparan Charitable Trust
Provides funding support for disabled children.
Applications require supporting letters and quotations.
www.theboparancharitabletrust.com