Hertfordshire Children's Fund
Hertfordshire Community Foundation
Started in 1996, Hertfordshire Children's Fund has been providing effective, practical support to disadvantaged children (aged 0-18) and their families in Hertfordshire by providing grants of up to £300 for household essentials such as washing machines, cookers and children’s beds to ensure they can keep their children healthy, safe and clean.
Hertfordshire Children’s Fund grants are made for the benefit of the child/children and cover: • Children’s beds and bedding • White goods including: o Fridge o Freezer o Cooker o Washing Machine o Heated Airers o Associated installation costs • Baby equipment including: o Stair gates o Buggies o Bed guards • Specialist equipment for children with special needs
Application Deadline: Rolling
Who can apply? Applications must come from a qualified worker or trained volunteer who is part of an organisation that is supporting the family or young person in a professional capacity and is and is capable of assessing their needs.
If the application is successful the payment will be made to the referring worker, so they must be prepared to administer and supervise the grant.
For example, applications are welcomed from those working for: • Hertfordshire County Council Social Services • Children’s Centres • Housing associations • Charitable and voluntary groups e.g. debt advice agencies, family support etc. • Independent social workers
Please note: We will only discuss the application with that professional and cannot enter into discussions with or provide direct support to the family during the application process.
Requests for the following items will automatically be rejected. This is not an exhaustive list, but covers frequently requested items. o Items that have already been purchased o Debt repayments o Clothing or school uniform o Holidays or school trips o Carpeting, curtains or other soft furnishings o General furniture including wardrobes, drawers, tables, sofas etc. o Gardening equipment o Tumble driers o Laptops and other home schooling equipment