Other garden support for families

We have collected a list of other organisations, and a selection of resources, that can help you make small improvements to your outdoor space.

Other organisations who may be able to help with garden adaptations

Whilst there are few organisations who do exactly what Helping Hands does, there are some who may be willing to provide similar support:

• Some local Rotary, Round Table, or Lions Club might be willing to fund or contribute towards garden adaptations.
• Dreams Come True support children with serious or life-limiting conditions who are living in deprived areas. They sometimes support families with garden makeover projects.
• The Gardening with Disabilities Trust provides grants to help fund adaptations or equipment to help disabled people access their garden, and some of their support may be suitable for young people aged 18 or over.
• Family Fund provides a wide range of grants to families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young adult on a low income. This includes grants to contribute towards the cost of garden improvements that help you create a safe enjoyable space to suit your family’s needs.
• Turn 2 Us  are a national charity that help to people who are struggling financially. They have a grant search tool that shows a variety of grants you may be eligible for.

Resources to help you make small changes to your outdoor space

There are lots of things you can do to make a garden a slightly more suitable space for your child. Visit the garden section of our information hub for articles covering how to start improving your garden and more in-depth DIY projects.

We also have a range of articles to help you make your garden a more sensory space, which can have benefits for autistic children in particular – find out more on our Information Hub here

Charities for autistic children

Other organisations that may be able to provide you with support if your child is autistic. Visit our page for families who have an autistic child for more information

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