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Supporting Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Grants that open up the world for young people with disabilities

Variety knows that a wheelchair has to be appropriate for each child’s needs and environment. They have a flexible funding policy and can part or fully fund a range of manual, powered and sports wheelchairs where appropriate, according to the age and medical condition of each child.

They accept applications for:

  • manual wheelchairs
  • powered wheelchairs
  • sports wheelchairs

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Equipment
Type of cost:
Capital

Fund award sizes

Maximum:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Anyone is eligible for a wheelchair grant if they meet the following criteria:

  • They’ve not yet reached their 19th birthday
  • They have a recognised disability or long-term health condition that permanently affects their mobility

They accept applications from young people themselves who are over the age of 13.

When to apply

Applications can be submitted at any time.

How to apply

The guidelines and application form are available on the Variety website.

Contact information

Exclusions

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Activites funded: Transport Health care and wellbeing Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: Children Ill-health Disabilities Physical disabilities Young people

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All funds from this funder

The Variety Club Children's Charity