Important notice
My Fund applications for 2023 are now closed. If you have made an application you will be told by telephone if you've been successful. If you don't hear from us by Friday 30th June, then you have not been successful this time.
What is My Fund?
My Fund is made by people with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
for people with a learning disability
My Fund is a pot of money to help make a difference to people’s lives, it can be for any idea you like if it makes you happier or healthier
Watch our video
Watch our My Fund video.
You can use My Fund for anything that would make your life happier and healthier!
Step 1 - think of your idea!
Step 2 - Read all the important information
All the important information you need to know is in these
Easy Read
Easy Read is a way of making written information easier to understand. Pictures are usually added next to the writing.
answer sheets.
Step 3 - Make your application
Step 4 - A decision is made by people with a learning disability on the My Fund panel
Step 5 - Find out if you've been successful
You'll be told by telephone if you've been successful. If you don't hear from us by Friday 30th June, then you have not been successful this time.
Step 6 - Get the money!
We'll talk to you about how you can get the money for your My Fund idea
Step 7 - Keep in touch!
We will need to speak to you (or the person supporting you) at different times during the My Fund year. This is a really important part of My Fund. We’ll keep in touch to find out how your My Fund idea is going
How long will it take?
If you are successful, it will depend on what your idea is but we will work together to make sure you get your money quickly. If you have not heard from us by Friday 30 June, you will not have been successful, don't worry, you can always apply again next year!
YOU can decide how to spend the money. Here’s some stories about what people have spent their My Fund on in previous years to help you get inspired.
