Carter Trust

Providing grants for special equipment or adaptation of housing or transport to meet the needs of disabled people who are in financial need.

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Welcome to The Carter Trust

Founded in 1993, The Andrew and Catherine Carter Trust is a UK based charity whose mission is to provide relief in cases of financial need of disabled persons in such ways as the trustees shall from time to time determine, and in particular by means of assistance in or towards the provision of special equipment to promote their effective employment or self-employment and/or the adaption of their housing or transport to meet their needs.

Why we are here

We help disabled persons in financial need, including those with sensory, physical, and intellectual impairments and those with complex needs.

We aim to provide financial assistance in the form of a grant for specialist equipment, transport, or housing adaptations to empower persons who may be struggling at home or in work.

It is essential for the application to have the support of a professional. Suitable professionals would include a doctor, hospital consultant, social worker, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or qualified assessor.

Apply for assistance

Applications for assistance should be made by completing the application form using the link below. The criteria you will need to meet to be considered for assistance are listed below. For further information please visit our FAQ page

CRITERIA 01

Disability

We do not provide grants for conditions that arise from the normal aging process.
Evidence must be provided from a health professional.
Printout of medical records or evidence of PIP payment are not accepted.

CRITERIA 02

Third party evidence of disability or medical condition

Supporter must be a health or Social Care Professional who is able to describe the condition and explain why the equipment is bring requested and the difference it will make to the individuals life.

CRITERIA 03

Need falling outside of the adequate statutory provision

The item requested must fall outside of statutory provision.
To ensure our funds reach as many people as possible we can only fund specialist items that the NHS are unable to provide.
We are unable to fund general items of furniture, mobility scooters, sheds, sensory rooms and baths.
We cannot provide grants for general living expenses and items already purchased.

CRITERIA 04

Evidence of Financial need

The Supporter/Professional who has been working with the individual should be able to verify that the person is unable to finance the item themselves.
We may ask you to provide evidence that you do not have the necessary funding required.

CRITERIA 05

Quotation
A quotation for the equipment or assistance needed is required alongside the application.

CRITERIA 06

Consent of applicant or parent/guardian for applicants under 18 years of age.

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If you would like to support our work we are always pleased to receive donations. All donations to the Trust go towards helping a disabled individual reach their full potential.