{"id":648,"date":"2025-08-14T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T07:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/?post_type=grants&p=648"},"modified":"2025-09-02T10:35:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T09:35:08","slug":"marian-elizabeth-trust","status":"publish","type":"grants","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/grants\/schemes\/marian-elizabeth-trust\/","title":{"rendered":"The Marian Elizabeth Trust programme"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This programme is closed for applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The funding for this grant programme has now been allocated, due to high demand. We’re sorry we’re unable to accept any more applications just now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll update here when more funding becomes available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find out about other organisations that might be able to help using our Discover more support tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Financially supported by the Marian Elizabeth Trust, this grant programme provides families with a cash grant to help children and young people who need a very high level of support, due to complex or multiple disabilities. It is a referrer programme, which means families can’t apply for the grant directly. A healthcare or social work professional working with your child must make a referral on your behalf. Only one grant can be awarded per household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is eligible for support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To be eligible for a Marian Elizabeth Trust grant, your child must live with you in one of the postcode areas supported by the programme. These include Liverpool and The Wirral, Birmingham, Leicestershire, Rutland and Peterborough. Your child must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n