Funding from the the Toy Trust helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering.

The Trust offer small grants of up to £5,000 to small registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under the age of 13 across the UK.

The Trust exists to raise money predominantly from the toy industry, its suppliers and friends and it aims to help disadvantaged children and families to:

• support children through awful experiences
• encourage achievement through adversity
• purchase vital equipment
• provide care
• bolster existing initiatives
• initiate brand new projects
• satisfy basic needs.

Groups that have carried out some form of effective fundraising by themselves are particularly encouraged to apply.

Trustees meet four times a year and state the following application deadlines:

• mid February (for March meeting)
• mid-June (for July meeting)
• mid-August (for September meeting)
• mid-November (for December meeting)

Application is via their online form.

For details and access to the application form, visit the The Toy Trust website.