Contact us

0845 130 6225 or 020 3478 0100 or click here.

Helping children with upper limb differences live life without limits

  • Ideas for fundraising
    • Fundraise for Reach
    • How to donate to Reach
    • Fundraising stars
  • Who are Reach?
    • Children show us what makes Reach awesome!
    • Who are Reach?
    • Become a Branch Coordinator
    • Reach Brand Guidelines
    • Vision, Governance & Policies
    • Research Resources
      • Partner Organisations
  • Upper limb difference
    • Causes of Congenital Hand Differences (CHDs)
    • Is surgery an option?
    • Writing from experience: ‘5 Tips on how I got to acceptance with my limb difference’
    • What is it like to live with one arm?
  • Early years
    • Early years
    • What to expect: referrals and appointments
    • Your first visit to a Limb Centre
    • Car seat adaption
  • Disability Living Allowance
    • Can I claim Disability Living Allowance (DLA)?
    • Transfering to Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
  • School years
    • Starting school
    • Dealing with questions
    • Starting school – a teacher’s perspective
    • Dealing with issues at school
    • Riding a bike
    • Teacher training & classroom resources
  • Learning to drive
    • Joseph passing his driving test
    • Apply for a Reach Bursary
  • Shop
    • Basket
      • Helping kids explore their musical talents
        • One Handed Recorder and Scissor Kits to hire
        • Nicolas McCarthy – one handed pianist
        • Single Handed Clarinet
        • I Can…..
    • Checkout
    • Hire Equipment from us
  • Newsletter & Blogs
    • Inspirational WithinReach Blogs
    • Within Reach downloadable PDF’s
    • Privacy and Cookie Policy
  • Reach: Insights #NoLimits Webinar Series
  • Reach’s Inspirational Speakers
    • Young Adult Reach Member stories
    • Videos of members, trustees and staff
You are here: Home / Apply for a Reach Bursary

Apply for a Reach Bursary

REACH BURSARY SCHEME

Reach is all about helping children with upper limb differences live lives without limits. But sometimes the two-handed world throws up barriers, and we need to find a way round them. That’s where the Reach Bursary Scheme comes in. The Reach Bursary Scheme helps individuals to cover the cost for specialist equipment, adaptations or additional training that is needed as a result of their upper limb difference, in order to allow them to continue following their dreams.

The majority of applications we receive are for car adaptations to help with learning to drive, but we have also made awards for adapted sports equipment or musical instruments or equipment to help with school work. Bursary awards are decided on by an independent Bursary Panel, appointed by the Reach Board of Trustees, and bringing together a wealth of professional and lived experience of upper limb difference. If you are a child or young person aged 0-25 with an upper limb difference, living in the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man or the Channel Islands, you could be eligible to apply.

We are very happy to discuss your ideas so please get in touch email reach@reach.org.uk

Below are just a few examples of the variety of applications.

 


Following an assessment by his mobility Centre, Tom was advised on the type of car and adaption needed that he would require to drive. As there were no instructors locally that could help, Tom and his parents decided to buy an automatic car and the driving adaption. Tom applied to Reach to help towards the cost of a blue tooth steering ball and was successful! Reach awarded Tom £770.

Some bursary applications are less related to ‘things’ and are more about engaging in activities to enable the applicant to excel in their chosen field.

Young Reach athlete Rhian Hughes excels in gymnastics. Rhian’s dedication, hours of training and commitment really impressed the bursary panel and she was awarded the full amount of £2000 to help support her gymnastics travel, accommodation and kit required as she climbs up the competition ladder.


Dakota Catesby-Potts was successfully awarded £650 to help towards IT equipment for him to use as he started his high school in September.

 


To qualify for the Reach Bursary:

  • You must be under 25 years old
  • Everyone on the Bursary Panel is keen to advance each applicant’s potential. If you would like some assistance don’t be put off applying, the office and panel members are very happy to give advice. The process is straightforward and the results are rewarding both for the applicant and for Reach!
  • Maximum amount is £2,000

Click on the form or here to download your application today, help us to help you ‘live life without limits’

 

If you have any further questions or queries, by email at reach@reach.org.uk
or by phone on 0845 1306225 or from a mobile 020 3478 0100

 

Type in a word and search the website

Donate via PayPal

Donate via JustGiving

Join Reach

Get social

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Instagram

View on Instagram

Meet the bloggers

Watch & read experiences from some of our incredible community
Woman with limb difference goes on self-love journey, ‘Being different is amazing’

“The positive power of being different” - Baylee Abbott

"If I Can" Film made by Anoushe Husain

Born Without a Hand

Though she be but little
(please note these link to 3rd party sites)

Our Address

C/o TEH, Pearl Assurance House, Brook Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0BN Charity numbers: England and Wales: 1134544, Scotland: SC049805. Company Limited by Guarantee. 07054164

Email us

reach@reach.org.uk

Get Social with us

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2022 ·

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy