Finance, grants and legal information
We know that many families face extra financial pressures due to higher everyday costs, specialist equipment needs, and additional travel or care expenses. This page aims to provide information that could help with some of these challenges.
Financial support
Assistance with finances
Assistance with energy bills
Resource support
Fuel allotment charities
We have put together a list of 180 fuel allotment charities throughout East Anglia that are providing help during the energy crisis we are currently facing. They provide very specific help depending on your location and eligibility.
Please note that we have not contacted these trusts and so families will need to get in touch themselves to check eligibility. You can find contact details for these organisations on the Charity Commission website.
Food banks
Food banks provide essential groceries to help families manage immediate food needs during financially difficult times, ensuring no one has to go without basic meals. The Trussell Trust lists 1,300 food banks in the UK, searchable by postcode.
Community fridges are shared spaces where anyone can access free food, helping reduce waste while supporting people who need a little extra. Find your closest community fridge.
Grant making organisations
County based trusts
Norfolk
Cambridgeshire
Suffolk
Please also take a look at the following documents that we have been provided. They list out more trusts, foundations and charities that help children with disabilities and long term health conditions.
Advocacy and legal advice
Advocacy
Together for Short Lives run an advocacy service. Use this link to find out more: Together for Short Lives Advocacy Service Leaflet
Legal advice
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors have prepared a series of factsheets and template letters to provide support to families who have children with special educational needs. They also have a series of template letters for those seeking legal advice for health and social care issues. You can access the information free of charge on their website.
Third party goods and services: Please note we do not vouch for those persons, companies and other organisations whose goods or services may be accessed or displayed through or on this website.