Funding
A simple guide
to funding your Omni.
We believe everyone should have access to life-changing mobility without undue financial strain. These are the government schemes, charities and crowdfunding platforms that can help, in the order to try them.
- Step 1
Statutory routes first
NHS personal wheelchair budgets and Access to Work cost nothing to apply for.
- Step 2
Then grant-giving charities
Some are specific to a condition or to service history; Turn2us helps you find the rest.
- Step 3
Then crowdfunding
Raise the balance from friends, family and the public.
- Step 4
Borrow last, and carefully
If you still need to, read the guidance below first.
Funding routes. Tell us about you to narrow the list.
Government & NHS
Statutory routes. Start here: they cost nothing to apply for.
Personal Wheelchair Budgets
A personal wheelchair budget is a resource available to support people's choice of wheelchair, either within NHS commissioned services or outside NHS commissioned services. Personal wheelchair budgets enable postural and mobility needs to be included in wider care planning and can support people to access a wider choice of wheelchair.
Visit Personal Wheelchair Budgets
Access to Work
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability. Through Access to Work, you can apply for a grant to help pay for practical support with your work, support with managing your mental health at work, and money to pay for communication support at job interviews.
Visit Access to Work
Veterans Mobility Fund
The Veterans Mobility Fund (VMF) is administered by Help for Heroes with the support and partnership of Blesma and is funded by the government through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. The fund is designed to support veterans with physical disabilities resulting from illness or injury sustained during service, providing life-changing grants or equipment not usually available on the NHS.
Visit Veterans Mobility Fund
Charities
Grant-giving organisations, some specific to a condition or to service history.
Turn2us
Turn2us helps people find and apply for grants from charities and other organisations. It also runs some of its own grant programmes for people in need, such as the Elizabeth Finn Fund and the Turn2us Response Fund.
Visit Turn2us
Aspire
Aspire provides practical help to people who have been paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury, supporting them from injury to independence. The Grants programme is part of the practical help that Aspire provides to support people to live independently.
Visit Aspire
Mobility Trust
Mobility Trust provides powered wheelchairs and scooters for UK residents who have severe disabilities and who cannot obtain such equipment through other means. The only UK charity that provides such broad support, regardless of age or cause of disability.
Visit Mobility Trust
Scope
Funds raised through certain means may affect entitlement to means-tested benefits. Scope's guidance helps you understand the potential implications before you fundraise.
Visit Scope
Crowdfunding
Raise the balance from friends, family and the public.
GoFundMe
A widely used platform where individuals can share their stories and raise funds for personal causes, including medical equipment.
Visit GoFundMe
JustGiving
Allows individuals to create fundraising pages to collect donations for various needs, such as purchasing a motorised wheelchair.
Visit JustGiving
Crowdfunder UK
Crowdfunder UK enables fundraising for personal projects and needs, providing a platform to reach potential donors.
Visit Crowdfunder UK
Before you apply. Important considerations.
Impact on benefits
Funds raised through certain means may affect entitlement to means-tested benefits. It's crucial to consult with a benefits advisor or refer to guidelines from organisations like Scope to understand potential implications.
Application process
Each funding source has specific application procedures and eligibility criteria. Thoroughly research and prepare necessary documentation to enhance the chances of a successful application.
Understand the terms
Before taking out any loan or credit agreement, ensure you fully understand the interest rates, repayment terms, and potential long-term costs.
Seek financial advice
If you're considering borrowing money, speak with an independent financial advisor or a disability charity that can offer guidance on sustainable funding options.
Explore grants & crowdfunding first
Before resorting to borrowing, explore all available grants, NHS funding, and crowdfunding opportunities, which may reduce or eliminate the need for a loan.
Funding a purchase
Talk to us about funding your Omni.
We can supply the specifications, test evidence, warranty and service terms a funder or insurer asks for, and talk through which routes fit your situation.