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How to Apply

Who can apply?

Applications can be made by parents or carers on behalf of individual children, or by non-profit making groups and organisations (e.g. not-for-profit schools, colleges or registered charities working with children up to, and including, the physical age of 18 years). The child must live (or the organisation must be based) within our catchment area which is usually considered to be a 15 mile radius of Farnborough. 

What can I apply for?

We will consider requests for funding of specific items which will be of clear and direct benefit to the child/children. These are usually bespoke or specialist items such as Specialist Trikes, Wheelchairs, Special Needs Pushchairs, Car Seats, Mobile Hoists, Sensory Equipment. Take a look at our Case Studies page to see things we have funded in the past. Please note: For requests for iPad's, we will ask for specific supporting evidence from a professional such as the child's teacher, or healthcare worker, which outlines how it will be used and how that will specifically benefit the child.

We won't fund....

We will not consider applications for the following (list not exhaustive):

  • Repayment of loans

  • house or garden improvements or adaptations

  • administrative/salary costs

  • maintenance, insurance or on-going costs

  • distribution to other organisations

  • reimbursement of funds already paid out

  • hire, rental costs or down payments

  • trips or holiday costs

  • medical treatment, therapy (including physio) or research

  • education or tuition fees

How do I apply?

Step 1

Get a quotation or website link for the equipment or item in advance so that you have a clear indication of the item required and the total cost - include the exact make, model, specification etc.
Gather any other supporting documentation (e.g. recommendations from the child’s medical specialists such as occupational therapist) as we may ask to see it during our visit

Step 2

*** We are sorry, but we are currently not accepting new applications. We hope to be able to reopen our applications process within the coming months. Thank you for your understanding. ***

Click here to complete our online Application Form
You can add website link to the item(s) required into our online form. 
We aim to acknowledge receipt of your application within 5 days.

Step 3

 Your Application will be reviewed at our next monthly review meeting.
If we cannot assist then we will inform you by email following our review meeting.
If we think we can assist we will contact you to arrange a visit (this can be face to face or via Zoom) to meet you and the child and seek any additional information. 

Step 4

Following our visit we will inform you of the outcome by email.

Step 5

If successful, we will order and pay for the item directly with the supplier and
ask them to liaise with you for a convenient delivery date.

Have any questions?

If you would like any clarification at all, then please get in touch with us by email  applications@starburstfoundation.com or by using the contact form by clicking here:

We look forward to hearing from you!

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