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Better Access to Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids – Large Grants

Published: September 28, 2025

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The Motability Foundation has launched a major new funding round to improve access to affordable, high-quality wheelchairs and mobility aids for disabled people across the UK.

Funding available

  • Grant size: £250,000 – £1 million

  • Duration: 12 months – 3 years

  • Application deadline: Monday 15 December 2025

This round is intended to support organisations delivering large-scale or national provision. Eligible projects may include equipment loan schemes, assessments, maintenance and training. Funding can cover manual and powered wheelchairs, walking aids, power packs, staff costs, and overheads. Projects must demonstrate meaningful impact, with priority given to work in deprived areas or with underrepresented groups.

Application process

  • Step 1: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

  • Step 2: Selected applicants will be invited to complete a full application

Eligibility requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years’ operational history

  • Annual income of at least £50,000

  • Sufficient free reserves

  • Policies in place for safeguarding, whistleblowing, and equal opportunities

Monitoring and evaluation
Funded organisations will be required to submit six-monthly and annual reports on progress, finances, and anonymised case studies. Grants over £750,000 will include funding for external evaluation to evidence impact and support long-term sustainability.

For full details, including application guidance and how to submit an EOI, please visit the Motability Foundation website.

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