Applying for assistance.
Please check that you meet our charitable criteria.
Download our grant application form.
Please set out the details and the nature of your claim.
If you require help completing your application, please call for assistance.
If your request entails the purchase of equipment, please attach a full description of the equipment concerned, together with evidence of estimated cost thereof.
For example, a quotation or a copy of a price catalogue.
Please try to be specific. Short notes rather than a long essay would be appreciated.
You can email your completed application here.
Alternatively please post to:
Make Them SmileBoston Enterprise CentreVenture HouseEnterprise WayEndeavour ParkBostonPE21 7TW
Once received, we will send you an acknowledgement and provide you with the date of the next trustee meeting.
The Trustees endeavour to meet on the first Sunday of each month.
We use a points system when evaluating applications, due to limited funding the trustees will give preference to applications with the highest score.
We may means test some applications, if so, we will require further information regarding your personal finances.
If an application is successful we will be in touch. Sadly, if you do not hear back from us within 8 weeks, your application has not been successful and we ask that you do not re-apply with the same request for a minimum of 12 months,
The trustees will no longer consider applications for the following:
Computers
Laptops
Mobile Phones
Televisions
Holidays to Florida USA
Tablets (with the exception of documented medical recommendation)
We now have a dedicated family support officer.
Tel: 0330 1330 870
They are available 7 days a week:
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.30pmSaturday - Sunday 8.00am - 12.00 pm
Our family support officers will offer advice on any queries you may have, and should we not have the answers you require, we will research and contact the relevant bodies on your behalf.
We recommend you visit our forum and see if there is any advise posted on there that is relevant to you or your needs.
We are not trained social workers but should you feel the need to talk to a friendly voice please do not hesitate to call us.
We are always here to help and any information you tell us will be treated with the strictest confidence.