Funding and Charities

We understand that sensory equipment can be an expensive investment. We are often asked about charities and grants that are available. We’ve put this page together to highlight some of the key charities and organisations we have worked with who can help you with funding.

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Tabitha’s Toys

The charity’s aim is to loan sensory toys and equipment to children who are disabled and have complex needs. They can Loan Toys and Equipment to children who are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, the loan period is 6 months. This a free service. We can loan toys and equipment to children 0 to 16 years who live in the North East of England.

Phone: 07824618204 or 07824618302

Website: tabithastoys.org

Address: Based in the North East, UK

Cerebra

Cerebra’s the charity dedicated to helping families with children with brain conditions discover a better life together. You can borrow sensory toys free of charge from their lending library: Click to see the lending library page

Phone: 01267 244200

Website: cerebra.org.uk

Address: Across the UK

Make-A-Wish Foundation

They create life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Whether it’s a holiday, bedroom makeover, sensory equipment, meeting a celebrity; their wishes are varied, personal and life changing.

Phone: 01276 405060

Website: make-a-wish.org.uk

Address: Across the UK

Rays of Sunshine

Rays of Sunshine – A children’s charity brightening up the lives of seriously ill young people (ages 3 -18) and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community.

Our work creates a positive distraction, reduces isolation, improves self-esteem and creates precious memories and smiles.

Phone: 020 8782 1171

Website: raysofsunshine.co.uk

Address: Across the UK

Variety – The Children’s Charity

All over the UK there are children who have to cope with sickness, disability or disadvantage. It’s tough. Really tough. We provide practical, tangible help that makes an immediate difference to those children and their families.

Phone: 020 7428 8100

Website: variety.org.uk

Address: Across the UK

Crackjacks Children’s Trust

Crackerjacks supply specialist equipment for young children with special needs to help them have a far better quality of life. Equipment can include mobility equipment, sensory toys, specialised bicycles/tricycles and standing aids.

Phone: 0300 124 0122

Website: crackerjacks.org.uk

Address: Across the UK

The Boparan Charitable Trust

The Boparan Charitable Trust provides help and support for children up to their 19th Birthday with Disabilities, Life-Limiting Illnesses and those in Extreme Poverty. We provide funding for pieces of equipment such as Manual & Powered Wheelchairs, Specialist Trikes, Car Seats and Sensory Toys.

Phone: 0121 214 9364

Website: theboparancharitbletrust.com

Address: Across the UK

React

React are a children’s charity that provides support to low income families caring for a child living with a life shortening illness. The charity can assist with items of a basic essential need, including sensory equipment.

Phone: 020 8940 2575

Website: reactcharity.org

Address: Across the UK

Buttercup Children’s Trust

They raise funds to support children under the age of 18 and their families, within the UK, who suffer from a wide range of life hindering illnesses. Their aim is to help as many children as possible for such things as hospital travel, respite, medical equipment, holidays, sensory toys, travel expenses and if, where achievable, a child’s last wishes.

Phone: 01274 405 324

Website: buttercupchildrenstrust.org.uk

Address: Across the UK