The Adamson Trust (previously the Robert and Agnes G Adamson's Fund) accepts applications to provide financial help with the cost of holidays or respite breaks for disabled children aged between 3 and 17 with physical, mental or emotional impairments.

The conditions for applying for grant support is designed to be straightforward so as to not discourage anyone from applying. Eligible children must be aged over 2 and under 18, with evidence of their disability or illness confirmed by a medical or social care professional. Applications may also be made on behalf of groups of children, organisations and other registered charities.

Grants usually cover a relatively small part of the holiday cost, and the Trust may seek assurances that the family has sufficient personal or supplementary funding to cover the balance. The Trust believes that disabled children and young people should be able to go on holiday with or without their families. In the latter case, an added benefit is respite for the family.

Applications must be received annually by:

o Sunday 31st December for the Trust’s meeting in the following February.
o Sunday 31st March 2024 for the Trust’s May 2024 meeting.
o Sunday 30th June 2024 for the Trust’s August 2024 meeting.
o Monday 30th September 2024 for the Trust’s November 2024 meeting, and
o Tuesday 31st December 2024 for the Trust’s February 2025 meeting.

The next application deadline therefore falls on Sunday 31st December 2023.

Further information, guidance and an application form is available on the Trust’s website.