Charities & Other Funding for Stairlifts

If a government grant or your own budget won't stretch to the full cost of a stairlift, charitable grants and other funds may be able to help bridge the gap.

Quick answer: Some national and local charities offer grants towards mobility equipment. A free grants search tool such as Turn2us can help you find ones you may be eligible for, and benevolent funds or local welfare assistance may also help.

Charitable grants

A number of charities provide grants towards mobility equipment and home adaptations. A free grants search tool such as Turn2us can help you find charities relevant to your circumstances, and Citizens Advice or your local council may keep a local list.

Benevolent and occupational funds

If you or a family member worked in a particular trade or the armed forces, there may be a benevolent fund able to help. It's always worth asking a former employer or professional body.

Local welfare and equipment support

Some councils run local welfare assistance schemes, and organisations such as the British Red Cross can loan short-term mobility equipment while you arrange a longer-term solution.

Remember too that eligible customers pay no VAT — see our guide to VAT exemption on stairlifts — and that the Disabled Facilities Grant may cover part or all of the cost.

Please note: This is a general guide only. UK Mobility Stairlifts is not a grant provider or government body. Funding schemes and eligibility rules change and vary across the UK. Always check the latest details with the official source — such as GOV.UK, your local council, or Citizens Advice — before applying.

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