Educational and Vocational Support for Young People with IBD

If you are affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease, are between the ages of 15-25 and have been resident in the UK for at least six months, you may apply for a Young Person's Grant from the Crohn's and Colitis UK Personal Grants Fund.

You will need to show that you are on a low income and have a need arising from your IBD.

Grants do not exceed £500 and a young person may only receive one grant in a year, and usually no more than three grants in any six year period. Applications can be for any item or need relating to education or training, which arises as a consequence of having IBD.

Some examples of grants:

• Books and/or other course material
• Tuition fees
• Additional costs of university/college en-suite
• Travel passes

How to apply

Guidance Notes and the Educational and Vocational Grant Application Form are available for download, and the Guidance Notes will help you to complete the form.

All information supplied by you will be treated by Crohn's and Colitis UK in confidence.

Completed application forms should be sent to: Personal Grants Fund Secretary, PO Box 334, St Albans, Herts AL1 2WA.

For any queries, please e-mail julia.devereux@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk

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Every penny donated or raised helps to make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether you give £1 or £1,000,000 we welcome your support.

Fundraising comes in all shapes and sizes to suit all shapes and sizes of people – young, old or somewhere in the middle. From simple donations through runs, challenges to wacky events  there’s something for everyone.

We’re here to help with ideas, fundraising packs, t-shirts, running vests, collecting tins, cheerleader packs and a whole lot more. 

We have ideas for ways you can raise money at your school/college/university - just click here to go through to our main Fundraising Pages where you'll find tonnes of useful information and tips.

Every little helps, as you can see from what each amount can do:

£5 - Help us to reach out to the family of a newly-diagnosed child through our Family Information Pack.

£10 - 10 patients could benefit and feel more informed about their condition through our booklet, Understanding Crohn’s and Colitis.

£20 - A person in distress could receive support from our helplines.

£50 - Craft material for a Family Fun Day to help children feel normal again.

£100 - Help pay for equipment for a research project.

£300 - A Personal Grant for someone in need.

£1,000 or more - Contribution towards a research project.

Gift AidIncrease the value of your donation by 25p for every pound donated at no extra cost to you.Find out more about Gift Aid.

For more information, call 01727 734485 or email fundraising@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk.

Personal Grants from Crohn's and Colitis UK

About the Personal Grants Fund

If you are affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease and have been resident in the UK for at least six months, you may apply for an individual grant from the Crohn's and Colitis UK Personal Grants Fund. You will need to show you are on a low income and have a need arising from your IBD.

Grants do not exceed £300 and a person may only receive one grant in a year, and usually no more than three grants in any six year period. Applications can be for any item or need which arises as a consequence of having Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease.

Some examples of grants:

• washing machine or dryer
• refrigerator
• installation of a telephone
• new clothing
• beds and bedding
• special education or retraining costs - see also Crohn's and Colitis UK's Educational and Vocational Support for Young Persons
• a convalescent holiday but not more than one in three years

Recurring household bills or debts cannot be considered, and for these you should seek help from your local Social Services, Citizens' Advice Bureau, Citizens’ Advice Scotland, The Consumer Credit Counselling Service or The National Debtline.

How to apply

Guidance Notes and the Application Form are available for download, and the Guidance Notes will help you to complete the form.

All information supplied by you will be treated by Crohn's and Colitis UK in confidence.

Completed Application Forms should be sent to: Personal Grants Fund Secretary, PO Box 334, St Albans, Herts AL1 2WA - for any queries please e-mail julia.devereux@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk