Access to Elected Office Fund
What you'll get
This fund is currently closed. Find out if you can get help with disability-related expenses from the ‘EnAble Fund for Elected Office’ instead.
You could get between £250 and £40,000 in any calendar year (1 January to 31 December) to cover disability-related costs. For example:
- transport needs (if you have difficulty using public transport)
- sign language interpreters
- extra travel or accommodation costs if you need a carer
You can apply more than once but together the applications must not total more than £40,000 in any calendar year. Your grant can be backdated up to 2 months before the date of your offer letter.
You cannot use the money for general campaigning or living costs. Read guidance on campaign spending and donations from the Electoral Commission website.
How you’re paid
If your application is successful, you must send in any original invoices or receipts for the items you listed in your application. The money will be paid after you provide proof of your spending.
Payments are made on the second and last Friday of every month.