Grants and financial help
MS organisations
The MS Trust does not provide grants or financial help. However, the following links may be helpful.
The MS Society can provide grants for people with MS and their carers. The MS Society's Grants web page has information on the grants they offer and the eligibility criteria.
A charity that will consider grants to part-fund adaptations, equipment or services for people affected by MS.
Professional organisations and trade unions
Organisations associated with a current or former job can sometimes help, including careers with the armed forces. Many other professional organisations and trades union have a benevolent fund that can make grants to members and former members.
Association of Charitable Organisations
The umbrella body for benevolent charities that offer support to people involved in a range of professions and to their dependants. Website has a list of member charities.
There is a list of member unions on the TUC website.
Other charities
A website providing links to charities and trusts that support people and families living with a disability.
A charity that helps people access the money available to them - through benefits, grants and other financial help. The website includes the ability to search for funding from other charities.
Help with fuel costs
Many energy suppliers offer the Warm Home Discount Scheme, which offers reduced rates to low-income or vulnerable customers, such as people with a long-term health condition. Rules about who qualifies for the reduced rates varies from company to company, so contact your energy supplier and ask for details of the Warm Home Discount.
- Energy Saving Advice Service on 0300 123 1234 (England and Wales)
- Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 (Scotland)
- The UK government hub for UK energy grants and calculating your fuel costs
Last updated: May 2018
Last reviewed: May 2018
This page will be reviewed within three years