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Our aims We aim to provide: The highest standard of service to those who apply to us for a charitable grant. Transportation options that provide the best possible value for money. Financial sustainability for the long-term for all of our beneficiaries. “I really enjoy going out with my family in the vehicle and feel included sitting with them. ” Charlie Scheme-Related Grant Programmes Our Motability Scheme-Related Grant Programmes provide financial support to disabled people who want to join the Motability Scheme but who need help with the cost of Advance Payments and adaptations. Access to Mobility Grant Programmes Our Access to Mobility Grant Programmes provide financial help towards mobility support for disabled people, outside of the Motability Scheme. Special Grant Programme For further information on the Special Grant Programme, including the support Motability is able to provide to organisations visit our website page. Get in touch If you would like to make a grant enquiry please contact 0800 500 3186 grantsteam@motability.org.uk How do I apply for a grant? Step 1 Read information about our grants Have a look at the information about our Access to Mobility, Scheme-Related Grant Programmes and Special Grant Programme to see whether there is something we can support with. Step 2 We are here to help Our team of friendly advisors are here to help and will ask you some questions to help us consider how we may be able to assist. Our Charitable Grants contact number is 0800 500 3186 Step 3 Contact us In most cases, you will be asked to complete an application, make sure that you include all relevant information about your disability requirements and return it together with any documentation you are asked to provide. Step 4 We will discuss your individual needs One of our experienced Case Managers will contact you to discuss your requirements in more detail and outline the next steps. Useful information Scheme-Related Grants Whilst the vast majority of Motability Scheme customers use just their mobility allowance to lease the vehicle they require, there are still some who are unable to afford the Advance Payment on a vehicle and any adaptations they need to be able to access the benefits of the Motability Scheme. Scheme-Related Grants Access to Mobility Grants Our Access to Mobility Grant Funding Programmes have been created to support our vision: that no disabled person shall be disadvantaged due to poor access to transportation. A of these grant programmes are Driving Lessons Grant Programme and Stopped Allowance Support Programme Access to Mobility Grants Useful shortcuts Grant for Cars and Adaptations Grant for Wheelchair Accessible Grant for Complex Solutions Grant for Driving Lessons Grant for Stopped Allowance Grant for Additional Support Grant for Access to Work Special Grants Programme Reviewing a Funding Decision Your questions Expand all Collapse all View all FAQ Is Motability a charity? Can I complete my grant application online? Can you help us fund a car so we can continue our family holidays? I would like to apply for a grant. What should I do? You have sent me some login details for an online grant application but they are not working. What should I do? Can I add my own money to top up the Charitable Grant I receive from Motability? Will I be means tested for a charitable grant? Can Motability help with adapting a car or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) for me to drive from my wheelchair? Can I apply for a Charitable Grant towards a vehicle big enough for my family and carer to travel with me? Can Motability offer help towards a car that allows my assistance dog/pets to travel with me? Can I apply for a grant towards driving lessons? I am waiting for a decision on my grant application. When will I hear from you? I haven’t received confirmation of what my grant award will be. Can I place an order for my new vehicle or adaptations? I have sent in documentation by post, what will happen to this? I need to provide you with some additional information or a demonstration report for my application for a grant. How can I do this? I sent in my application form but I haven’t heard anything. What should I do? You are currently considering my application for a charitable grant and the lease on my current scheme vehicle is coming to an end, what do I do? I have been awarded a grant for my driving lessons. Can I continue to book and take lessons? I have received a letter confirming my grant award but I have questions Can I learn to drive in my Motability car? The vehicles you have given me a grant award towards are currently unavailable. Can you increase my award so I can choose a different vehicle? I have an appointment with a Mobility Driving Advisor but I would like to cancel / reschedule it I have an appointment with a Mobility Driving Advisor, will this go ahead whilst Coronavirus restrictions are in place? Your Mobility Driving Advisor visited me and I am waiting for an update. Do I need to do anything? 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