Rockinghorse Children's Charity
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Where they fund
- Sussex
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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rockinghorse.org.ukAbout Rockinghorse Children's Charity
Rockinghorse Children's Charity supports sick babies, children and young people throughout Sussex. Founded in 1967, the charity works in close partnership with local healthcare providers to fund projects that improve physical and emotional well-being. They offer two funding routes: dedicated Projects Days for smaller projects and a rolling Anytime Applications programme with no upper limit. Their embedded role within Sussex's healthcare system ensures grants are clinically-led and responsive to real needs.
What Rockinghorse Children's Charity funds
They fund equipment, toys, therapeutic spaces, research, and activities that benefit children with health conditions, disabilities, and complex needs. This includes large medical equipment, revamping or creating new therapeutic spaces, cutting-edge research, and special events and activities. They also support carers and families. Their work is concentrated in Sussex, covering hospitals, specialist baby units, hospices, schools, and community settings. The charity funds projects that improve children's physical and emotional well-being across the county.
Who can apply
Registered charities and schools based in Sussex can apply. They prioritise projects that support sick and disabled children, young people, and their carers across the county. Applications are welcomed from organisations working in healthcare, education, and community settings within Sussex.
What Rockinghorse Children's Charity doesn't fund
They do not fund core running costs, general operational expenses, holidays, or applications from individuals. Funding is focused on projects that directly benefit children's health and well-being within Sussex.
How they like to fund
They offer two funding routes: Projects Days for smaller projects, held twice a year, and a rolling Anytime Applications programme with no upper limit. Unsolicited applications are welcome. They fund equipment, capital works, research, events, and salaries.
How much does Rockinghorse Children's Charity give?
Rockinghorse Children's Charity runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 26 sourced facts
- Online application form
- Decisions in ~4 weeks
- Online application form
- 2 rounds a year
- Decisions in ~1 weeks
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How to apply to Rockinghorse Children's Charity
Rockinghorse Children's Charity takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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What Rockinghorse Children's Charity's application asks
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“Email”
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Rockinghorse Children's Charity provide?
Rockinghorse Children's Charity runs 2 grant programmes — Projects Days: Up to £5,000.
Where does Rockinghorse Children's Charity fund charities?
Rockinghorse Children's Charity funds charities operating in Sussex.
Does Rockinghorse Children's Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Rockinghorse Children's Charity accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Rockinghorse Children's Charity?
Rockinghorse Children's Charity takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.
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