The grant is available to any child, up to the age of 18 years, resident in Orkney and who is disadvantaged due to any disability, behavioral or psychological problem, experiencing poverty, deprivation, illness, distress, abuse or neglect.
Key Criteria
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.
More information can be found in the fund guidance and the application form below.
