We are not all born equal. We don’t all have the same chance to succeed. Disabled and autistic children face greater challenges than most.

Caudwell Children exists to make life fair for disabled and autistic children. To change the world so that disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.

ICE Trikes are working with Caudwell Children to open up the world of accessible cycling. The sense of freedom, social participation and physical wellbeing that cycling can provide is a special moment in lots of children’s lives. Therapy tricycles ensure children who can’t ride a normal bicycle still get to feel the same exhilaration, while also benefiting from physical therapy.

Caudwell Children are currently providing up to 80% Funding towards therapy tricycles, please see below the eligibility criteria:

 Eligibility criteria:

• The child must be under 19 years old.
• The child must have a confirmed diagnosis of a disability or terminal illness.
• The child and family must live legally in the UK.
• The family will be asked to demonstrate that they are in receipt of means-tested benefits OR their household income is no more than £60,000 excluding benefits; with savings no more than £16,000.
• The family may be asked to provide further evidence of the suitability of the equipment dependent on cost.

Supporting documentation required:

• A quote for the equipment.
• A supporting letter from a relevant healthcare professional. 
• Proof of benefit, wage or accounts (e.g. universal credit letter or wage slip).
• Diagnosis letter

Application process:

1. Families apply via our website www.caudwellchildren.com.
2. The application is processed by the applications team to check they meet initial eligibility criteria e.g. age, location etc.
3. Applications team contacts the family to request further supporting documentation.
4. Family returns supporting documentation and this is processed by the applications team.
5. Once reviewed, applications are submitted for a funding decision. Funding decision meetings take place once per month and applications are submitted to the next meeting when a space is available (currently a 2-3 month wait).
6. If approved, the family are informed via email. They will receive a ‘Donation Agreement’ that needs to be signed and returned, and information on how to make their 20% payment to us.
7. Once we have received both the payment and donation agreement, we will raise a purchase order with the supplier.

Need help to apply?

The applications team are on hand to help with any questions or guidance you need to support your application.

Website: www.caudwellchildren.com 

T: 0345 300 1348

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