The SEND Friendly
An inclusive community including SEN friendly holidays, after school club, clothing and toys
http://www.thesenfriendly.co.uk

SEND Local Offer
Resources for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Visit directory page

The Owl Centre
A database of therapy intervention services
https://theowltherapycentre.co.uk

Greenwich Borough Activities
Directory of activities available in the borough for 19-25 year olds
Download PDF

National Network of parent carer forums
The independent national voice of parent carer forums.
http://www.nnpcf.org.uk/?LMCL=dkuuVY

Autism gifted hands
Specialise in sensory play activities to reduce sensory overload, such as Art, Music and Lego therapy
http://autismgiftedhands.com

Special Needs Jungle
Parent-led informational resources and informed opinion about children and young people 0-25
https://www.specialneedsjungle.com

Heart ‘n soul
Award winning creative arts company providing opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities
https://www.heartnsoul.co.uk

Schudio TV
A range of online courses to help support families.
https://www.schudio.tv/collections

Funding

The Family Fund
For low-income families with disabled or seriously ill children, The Family Fund can provide a grant. The sorts of situations they cover typically include buying essential items such as washing machines, fridges or clothes, but they also consider things like sensory toys, computers and family breaks.
https://www.familyfund.org.uk

Sunny Days Children’s Fund
This charity make small grants to help as many children and their families as possible, whether it be for day trips, medical equipment, respite or hospital travel.
http://www.sunnydaysfund.org.uk

The John and Lorna Wing Foundation
If you have an older child who needs help with higher education needs, the John and Lorna Wing Foundation could be ideal. They provide group and individual autism funding for both research and educational support.
http://www.johnandlornawingfoundation.org

Music for Autism
Sensory play and learning can be extremely important for children with autism; a fact recognised by Music for Autism. This organisation put on interactive concerts for kids to enjoy, and hosts a number of events across the UK. The charity also supports schools with autistic children, as well as special units.
https://www.musicforautism.org

The Caudwell Charity
If your child has a disability, you could be granted funding from the Caudwell Charity. Though they do not fund building projects, clothing or household appliances, they might be able to help with sensory room equipment and soft play toys.
https://www.caudwellchildren.com

Children Today Charitable Trust
If you’re looking for special equipment like sensory toys or bikes, the Children Today Charitable Trust could be ideal. Every claim is means tested, but the organisation weighs up the facts sympathetically to try and help as many people as possible.
https://www.childrentoday.org.uk

Turn2us
Turn2us are about helping you find sources of financial support, be that help with applying for benefits, grants, or other sources, and they cover a lot more than the basics we’ve covered on this page.
https://www.turn2us.org.uk

Children’s Hope Foundation
Children’s Hope Foundation are offering grants for disabled children to buy computers to enhance their learning and development.
http://www.childrenshopefoundation.org.uk/howwecare.html

Family Action
Family Action offer grants to families living in poverty with a disabled child.
https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/grants/

Lifeline for Kids
Lifeline for Kids is accepting applications for grants for disabled children and their families.
http://www.lifeline4kids.org/application/

NewLife Charity
NewLife Charity provide grants for equipment to enhance the lives of chronically disabled children or children with a terminal illness.
https://newlifecharity.co.uk/docs/care-services/Newlife-Equipment-Grants.shtml