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What we can't fund

Sadly we are not able to fund any of the following items, but we can fund these items. 

Still have questions? Our FAQ page has answers for commonly asked questions. 

Debt repayment

Or any type of bill arrears.

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Including:

  • Rent arrears
  • Credit bills
  • Pay day loan arrears

Unfortunately we can't fund debt repayment. But we can fund other essential items for your children, freeing up money for you to use towards bills. 

Need help with debt issues? There are some other charities who might be able to help.  

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Published: 20th July, 2017

Updated: 28th June, 2019

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Household Bills

e.g. utility bills, rent arrears or mortgage payments.

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This includes:

  • Rent arrears
  • Mortgage payments
  • Utility bills: gas, electricity, water, etc.
  • Any other household bill

Unfortunately we can't fund household bills. But we can fund other essential items for your children, freeing up money for you to use towards bills. 

Still need money for household bills? There are some other charities who might be able to help.  

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Published: 20th July, 2017

Updated: 23rd November, 2017

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Childcare

Any type of childcare support

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This includes:

  • Nursery fees
  • Out of school clubs  
  • After school care

Unfortunately we can't fund childcare. But we can fund other essential items for your children, freeing up money for you to use towards childcare. 

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Published: 20th July, 2017

Updated: 28th June, 2019

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Boiler

e.g. boiler repairs or replacement boilers

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Including:

  • New boilers
  • Boiler repairs

Unfortunately we can't fund boilers or repairs to your boiler. But we can fund other essential items for your children, freeing up money for you to towards boilers and boiler repairs. 

Need help household bills or repairs? There are some other charities who might be able to help.  

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Published: 7th December, 2017

Updated: 28th June, 2019

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Home Repairs/Rennovations

e.g. roof repairs and general redecoration

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Sadly we can't fund any type of home repairs or renovations, including:

  • Redecorating
  • Roof repairs
  • General repairs

In general, we wouldn't fund DIY materials including paint or floor coverings. However if you feel there are exceptional circumstance why these items are needed, please contact our grants team to discuss on 0300 123 9002 before applying. 

Published: 23rd February, 2018

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Other Items We Are Unable To Fund

Other examples of what we can't fund

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Unfortunately, we are currently unable to provide funding for the following:

  • Carpeting and Flooring
  • Travel costs to school or college
  • Decorating materials
  • Garden Furniture
  • Toys and Christmas Presents
  • Family holidays/ day trips/ school journeys
  • After school clubs and weekend activities
  • Music and sport and leisure activities
  • Medical Costs
  • Legal Costs

Sorry we are not able to help on this occasion, but there are a number of other charities who may be able to offer assistance, like Turn2Us: https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/

Published: 29th January, 2019

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    Apply for a grant

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