Grants for Holidays

Macmillan grants are one-off payments for adults, young people or children with cancer, to cover a wide range of practical needs. This includes things such as higher heating bills, extra clothing, or a much needed break.

The Willow Foundation is the only charity of its kind providing special days for 16 to 40 year olds. Special days aim to provide young adults living with life-threatening conditions a chance to escape the pressures of their daily routine and share quality time with family and/or friends.

Wessex Cancer Trust offers grants for cancer patients living in the Wessex region - Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. They also have two holiday homes available for cancer patients and their families in the region in return for a suggested donation.

The Charities Information Bureau South and West provides advice to individuals as well as to organisations on how to find financial support.

Write to your local Lions or Rotary club to enquire whether grants are available.

A Carers Grant of £300 is available through the Local Authority towards the cost of the carer having a break.

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 Review date: April 2012