Sunrise Medical Community Fund

Grants are available for community groups, sports clubs, disability organisations, and individuals across the UK to support projects and improvements that make community spaces and experiences more accessible and help to create more wheelchair-friendly and inclusive environments.

This fund aims to support a variety of projects and activities that help wheelchair users and disabled people to enjoy greater independence, inclusion, and opportunity.

Grants of up to £5,000 are available.

Who Can Apply

The following can apply:

  • Individuals.
  • Families.
  • Community groups.
  • Charities.
  • Disability organisations.
  • Sports clubs. 

Eligible Expenditure

Funding can be used for projects such as:

  • Disability sports clubs – Support for wheelchair basketball, rugby, tennis, and other inclusive sports.
  • Community events – Helping to create accessible events and activities that bring people together.
  • Mobility equipment – Funding towards specialist equipment that enables greater independence.
  • Days out and experiences – Borrowing equipment or making activities more accessible.
  • Personal challenges.
  • Local community projects – Supporting initiatives that improve accessibility and inclusion.

Proposed projects should encourage people to get active, connect with others, try something new, or make everyday life easier. 

How To Apply

The deadline for applications is 30 September 2026.

Applicants will be notified of any decisions made within a month of the deadline.

Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Sunrise Medical website.  

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