Harry’s parents, Jessica Pilkington and David Chadwick, have joined forces with grant-giving charity Northamptonshire Community Foundation to launch Harry’s Fund, a new bursary scheme for young people across the county with neurodiverse conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD, to support their education and/or health and wellbeing.

Harry’s Fund has been made possible thanks to the generosity of Harry’s family and friends, who raised funds in his memory after Harry died of cancer at the age of 19.

Northamptonshire-based young people aged between 11 and 21, who have a confirmed diagnosis of a neurodiverse condition can apply to Harry’s Fund for an award of £100 to support their education and/or health and wellbeing. Bursaries of up to £250 will be considered where the request can demonstrate that it will make a profound difference to the individual’s wellbeing.

To apply, please complete the Bursary form and send the completed form to enquiries@ncf.uk.com 

Am I eligible to apply?

• Applicants must be between the ages of 11 to 21 at the time of application

• Applicants must reside within Northamptonshire

• Applicants must have a confirmed diagnosis of a condition such as Autism spectrum Disorder(ASD), ADHD or related neurodiverse condition or be going through the referral process for a diagnosis. This needs to be evidenced with either a diagnosis letter or confirmation from the School SENCO or SEND department that the young person is being supported by them

• The independent referee cannot be a personal friend or family member but must be a professional who is aware of your circumstances e.g. a local charity, a counsellor, or a professional from a education setting

Exclusions:

The fund will not support the following:

• A contribution to an individual’s tuition fees for Higher Education