Funding & Foodbanks

‘Exploring the cost of living crisis’ resource pack (National Youth Agency)

Aimed at people aged 13-19, or up to 25 with additional needs, this pack includes 12 practical group sessions to help young people better understand how the cost of living crisis has occurred and open up difficult discussions about how it is affecting their life in a safe and non-judgemental space.  

Penderel's Trust: Sheffield's Direct Payment Support Service 

Penderels Trust works with Sheffield City Council to deliver the direct payment support service to citizens who live in the city. They support adults and children in Sheffield who receive a direct payment to get the most out of their care money and to achieve their goals. 

Financial support while studying at college

Young carers may be eligible for some financial support while studying at college, depending on their household income.

  • Sheffield College offer the 16-19 discretionary support fund - more details including eligibility criteria can be found here. 

  • Longley Park offer the discretionary bursary if household income is below a certain level - more details here.

Grants website

Website with comprehensive list of funding sources for families on low income. You can search by type of grant (children, adults, holidays, equipment etc) or by condition within the family to find specialist pots for families affected by illness or disability.

Short Breaks Grants for Parents / Carers of Disabled Children & Young People

One-off payment up to £400 per family to support parents or carers of disabled children and young people to access a short break