Purpl launches new grant for disabled people

Holly_Alumni
Holly_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 6,534 Championing
edited May 12 in Announcements and information

Hi everyone.

Just thought I'd share this new grant offering from Purpl in case it's of interest to any of our community 😊

Purpl launches new grant offering £2,000 for disabled people to fund practical support and accessibility needs | Ethical Marketing News

"A new grant is set to help disabled people meet essential expenses and access vital practical support.

The Purpl Grant Community Fund, launched on the 1st of April, will provide grants of up to £2,000 to eligible disabled people to help pay for items such as mobility equipment, accessibility adaptations, therapy, wellbeing support, education and independence-related costs.

The move comes as research from disability charity Scope shows disabled households face significantly higher living costs. Currently, the average disabled household needs an additional £1,095 per month to maintain the same standard of living as non-disabled households, equivalent to more than £13,000 a year."

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  • NeilMW10
    NeilMW10 Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    I need my kerb dropped to allow me to get my vehicle and scooter off the road and to park without hurting my back and neck with the bump. But local council refused as according to them its not an adaption. I have been self sufficient now starting to feel the financial pinch. I'm worried we may have to move. I love my home but it looks like another thing in life I have to give up to avoid pain!

  • Holly_Alumni
    Holly_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 6,534 Championing

    Hi @NeilMW10. It's a shame your council cannot support with a home adaption grant. I wonder if this Purpl grant might be an option for you. I've also added a link below with some other options that might be helpful - Disability grants for home adaptations | Disability charity Scope UK

  • Holly_Alumni
    Holly_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 6,534 Championing

    It might take a little time if they've got a lot of requests coming in but fingers crossed they come back soon. Will you keep us updated @SheffieldMan1976? 😊

  • ChrisR777
    ChrisR777 Community Member Posts: 1,890 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1117864#Comment_1117864

    I thought your GP refused to support your application for a provisional licence?

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 5,741 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Just a reminder to keep things civil please

  • mka2015
    mka2015 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Hi has anyone ever heard back from a Purpl Grant application? To be clear I am ONLY referring to GRANT applications from them, not applications for membership. They’re supposed to have reopened applications for Grants today (13th July 26) but as of 11:26am, have not done so)
    Thanks

  • worried33
    worried33 Community Member Posts: 1,103 Championing

    I admit I am baffled they are able to do something like this, I guess they must be making a lot from the referral and membership income to be able to do something like this.
    Good news for the community and very understandable only a limited amount can be helped, even when councils provide grants, there is no assurance of things happening, as an example I was approved for a grant for level access shower a year or so ago, but it has a waiting list to be processed.

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