Funding to Support Children Living with Disabilities (Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham)13th May 2024

Parents and carers of a child under 19 living with a disability in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham can now apply for funding to purchase equipment such as specialist beds, wheelchairs, trikes, IT, and sensory equipment that is not available through the NHS, local authorities, or any other sources.

Organisations and schools may also apply on the child’s behalf.

The Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund has quarterly application meetings, and the next deadline is the 6th August 2024.

Useful Links:

Application guidelines

Eligible Postcodes

Application Form Video Tutorials