A roundup of UK funding sources, for individuals, students, and organisations. Whether you need a screen reader, specialist software, or help making a website accessible, there may be money available.
Individuals & Personal Use
RNIB Grants
For blind and partially sighted people. Covers items like screen readers and video magnifiers. Up to £500.
The Sequal Trust
Funding for communication aids (AAC) and specialist computer access equipment.
WaveLength
Provides tablets, computers, and TVs to people experiencing loneliness due to illness or disability.
Family Fund
Laptops, tablets, and computers for disabled or seriously ill children.
Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG)
Funds home adaptations and assistive technology — including smart home devices — to improve accessibility. Government scheme.
Workplace & Education
Access to Work
Government funding for equipment, adaptations, or support services that help disabled people stay in or find work.
Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA)
Covers costs of computers and specialist software for disabled students in higher education. Government scheme.
Organisations & Innovation
Digital Inclusion Fund
Improves employment opportunities for blind and vision-impaired people. Run by Fight for Sight. Up to £30,000.
Fat Beehive Foundation
Small grants for charities to improve website accessibility. Up to £2,500.
TRIG-A
Transport Research and Innovation Grants — funds SMEs developing technology to improve transport accessibility. Government scheme.
Find More
Disability Grants Directory
A comprehensive directory of UK charitable trusts offering assistive technology funding.
AbilityNet
Guidance and resources for finding funding for adapted computer systems.
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