Tree of Hope is a UK children’s charity that helps families raise funding for medical treatment, therapies, and specialist equipment that are not available through the NHS or local authority.

Rather than providing direct grants, Tree of Hope supports families to run structured fundraising campaigns under a registered charity, giving them access to tools like Gift Aid, corporate donations, and professional fundraising support.

For families looking to fund a specialist trike, Tree of Hope can be one of the most powerful routes, not because it gives money directly, but because it helps families successfully raise the full amount.

Eligibility Criteria

Tree of Hope is relatively accessible compared to many charities.

Typically, you will need:

  • A child under 18 years old with a diagnosed condition

  • A medical need for the item or treatment

  • Equipment or support that is not available through the NHS or statutory services

  • A willingness to actively fundraise with support from the charity

What Does Tree of Hope Fund?

Tree of Hope helps families raise money for:

  • Specialist trikes and mobility equipment

  • Wheelchairs and walking aids

  • Therapies (physio, speech & language, etc.)

  • Operations (UK and abroad)

  • Home adaptations (e.g. ramps, sensory rooms)

  • Assistive technology and equipment

Key point: They support anything that improves a child’s health, mobility, or quality of life

Can Tree of Hope Fund a Trike?

Direct funding: No
Fundraising support: Yes

Tree of Hope will help you raise funds for a trike, including:

  • Setting up a fundraising campaign

  • Promoting your story

  • Managing donations securely

  • Paying suppliers directly

How Much Funding Can You Get?

This is where Tree of Hope is powerful:

  • There is no fixed funding limit

  • You can raise partial funding or the full cost of the trike.

Realistically: Many families raise £2,000–£10,000+ depending on campaign reach

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  1. Contact Tree of Hope and submit an enquiry
  2. Provide the child’s medical details and equipment needed (e.g. trike)
  3. If accepted a fundraising campaign is set up
  4. You begin fundraising with support from the charity
  5. Funds are managed and released to suppliers

Important: The charity holds and manages funds, ensuring transparency for donors

Start the funding process

Do You Need Professional Support?

Yes, in most cases you will usually need:

  • A doctor or healthcare professional confirmation form

  • Evidence that the equipment is needed

For non-medical items a professional may need to confirm benefit to the child

What Support Do They Provide?

Gift Aid

  • Adds 25% extra to eligible donations

Marketing & PR Support

  • Social media guidance

  • Campaign promotion

Fundraising Strategy

  • Ideas and structured plans

  • 1-to-1 support from a dedicated advisor

Donor Trust

  • Donations go through a registered charity, increasing credibility

 

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