Grants for children with cancer

There are charities that offer grants to families of children with cancer.

The Family Fund

Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for low-income families raising children or young people who are:

Family Fund:

gives grants to families on a low income for items they may not otherwise be able to afford
offers services to help parents and carers achieve the outcomes they want for their child and family
provides families with ways to share their experiences, so it can help others in the long-term

Phone: 01904 550055

Young Lives vs Cancer offers support to children and young people with cancer and their families. They:

can help with day to day support through social workers, a Live Chat on their website and Facebook groups
give financial support through grants, welfare advice and a benefits calculator
have a Home from Home service with houses in 9 cities in the UK where your family can stay while your child is in the hospital
have a team of professionals that work with teens and young adults to limit the damage caused by cancer in their social and school lives
give bereavement support to help young cancer patients and families prepare for death
do research and campaign for policy change

Phone: 0300 330 0803 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)

For a complete list of charities offering grants, ask for this book in your local library:

The Guide to Major Trusts 2025/26

Ian Pembridge

18th edition

Published by the Directory of Social Change, September 2024

ISBN 9781784821197