Bev Wright

Family Coordinator

Bev.Wright@thesunshinefund.org

Families and Applications Line

07593 298 541

APPLICATION DEADLINES  *PLEASE READ CAREFULLY*

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We have quarterly application meetings where equipment is approved by our specialist committee. For your application to be considered for an equipment meeting, it must be submitted with all requested documentation by the set application deadline.

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We regret to inform you that there will be a delay in processing all applications over the next few months. This is partially due to the significant increase in demand but mainly due to the unprecedented rises in the costs of manufacturing and shipping the equipment itself.

 

We are incredibly reluctant to impose delays on families waiting for equipment, as we understand how much you need it. You have our assurance that we will process all applications just as soon as we are able, but we are not able to give you a detailed timeframe at this stage.

 

If you have submitted an application after our May 2022 round, thank you for your application, and please be assured that we are working incredibly hard to resolve the issues we are experiencing and identify creative solutions to improve the situation.

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We will be in touch as soon as possible to update you further and announce a new equipment panel date. 

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Please note, all dates are subject to change. We will do our best to update you of any changes.

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We welcome applications that have been written on behalf of families – by a professional or someone else who knows the family. Please note that the email address supplied will become the main contact.

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Please be aware that once your application has been assessed by our panel; there is a possibility that additional information or evidence may be requested. If additional evidence is requested by the panel this must be submitted to us within three months of the email informing you of the panel's decision or the funding allocated to your piece of equipment will be withdrawn.  If additional information is requested, and submitted after the three month date, you will be asked to apply again with a new application form. 

 

We aim to fund agreed applications within three months of the decision being made at our assessment meeting. Unfortunately it is not possible for us to give specific timescales for funding until closer to the time. If you have a time sensitive request, please try to apply in advance of when you need to get the equipment; or if you have a very urgent request please get in touch with us

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PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to consider or fund applications from organisations including charities with an annual income greater than our own. Please refer to our annual report for our most recent figures.