Helping Families grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1200245
Helping Families is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1200245. The register describes its activities as: “For the public benefit to relieve the needs of individuals with a progressive disease (such as cancer,arthritis and dementia) and by extension their families and carers in particular but not exclusively bythe provision of:- Assistance and support with shopping, cleaning and other day to day tasks.- Counselling…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £309 and spending of £284.
Verified 19 days ago21 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Disability
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What Helping Families funds
Helping Families is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to Helping Families
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Helping Families in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Helping Families
Is Helping Families open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Helping Families is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Helping Families give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Helping Families makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is Helping Families?
In its latest reported year Helping Families reported income of £309 and spending of £284.
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