Family Fund?!

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Anna85 · 24/11/2010 13:21

Does anyone know if the Family Fund is defintely income based?!

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keepyourmouthshutox · 24/11/2010 13:23

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bigcar · 24/11/2010 13:41

yes it is here

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Anna85 · 24/11/2010 13:59

A leaftlet my HV gave me said under £23K can apply and website says under £28k! x

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bigcar · 24/11/2010 14:06

the website will be the most up to date, the levels changed fairly recently.

shaz298 · 24/11/2010 14:10

Yip it's £28k and it's take home pay not the top line. x

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Anna85 · 24/11/2010 14:13

So its after tax and NI then? As form just says household income! x

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5inthebed · 24/11/2010 14:14

Yes, it is after tax, so what goes into the bank :)

bigcar · 24/11/2010 14:22

but they do count tax credits and some other benefits as income. Not dla though.

bdaonion · 24/11/2010 14:30

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Anna85 · 24/11/2010 22:51

What kind of things can you use Family Fund Grants for? Does things like Bedroom furniture count?! x

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keepyourmouthshutox · 24/11/2010 23:17

You make an application and state what you would like help towards and prioritize your request. So yes, you can make a request for beds, games, holidays etc.

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