Accessing Mobility Equipment Through Charity & Grant Funding

Empowering Independence with Trusted, Tailored Equipment Solutions

With over 30 years of industry experience, award-winning Midshires Mobility Group is widely recognised as one of the UK’s most trusted suppliers of specialist mobility equipment. We regularly collaborate alongside local and national charities, benevolent funds, case managers and NHS Personal Wheelchair Budget (PWB) teams to make prescriptive mobility solutions accessible. Whether you are an individual navigating a grant application or a funding body seeking a reliable prescriptive powerchair provider, Midshires delivers the clinical expertise, bespoke adaptations and end-to-end support needed to turn funding into long-term independence.


30+ Years of Trusted Experience

Decades of expertise supporting charities, grant panels and individuals to secure life-changing mobility equipment.


Free Home Assessment

We bring tailored options straight to your door or welcome you to our showroom. You can test equipment on your local pavements, tight doorways and car boots with no pressure to buy.


Access to Independent OT Network

Strategic links with qualified Occupational Therapists nationwide to deliver objective, clinical seating assessments.


Personal Delivery & Hands-On Handover

We deliver your chair in person, adjust it on site and make sure you or your client feel confident operating, charging and caring for it.

For Individuals & Families: How We Help You Secure Equipment

Navigating grant applications and benevolent funding can feel overwhelming. At Midshires, we simplify the process by providing the clinical documentation, equipment trials and administrative clarity funding panels need to approve your grant smoothly.
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Step 1: Clinical Assessment & Equipment Selection

Every successful grant application begins with an accurate assessment. Our certified Wheelchair & Seating Specialists or an independent Occupational Therapist from our nationwide register, will conduct a comprehensive evaluation at your home, care home, school or in our showroom. We bring a tailored selection of powered wheelchairs, active manual chairs or paediatric products directly to you so you can trial equipment in your everyday environment.

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Step 2: Formal Quotations & Funding Application Support

Grant panels and benevolent committees require precise, fully itemised documentation before approving capital. We provide clear, comprehensive written quotes detailing the exact seating geometry, powered additions and custom fabrications required. Our experienced team includes all technical justification, giving funding administrators full confidence in the specification and preventing unnecessary delays.

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Step 3: Delivery, Custom Setup & Aftercare

Once your funding is approved, our total-care package ensures a seamless transition. We transport all equipment in our own dedicated fleet at a pre-arranged time that suits you. At handover, our trained specialists complete all necessary mechanical adjustments, fine-tune seating contours and deliver a comprehensive practical demonstration. We ensure you, your family and your carers feel 100% confident operating your new equipment.

Understanding Your Funding Pathways

There are numerous charitable avenues available across the UK to help fund high-specification mobility equipment, powered seating and paediatric aids. As an experienced charity equipment supplier, Midshires works directly alongside all major grant structures:
  • Occupational & Trade Benevolent Funds: Dedicated financial support for former members and families of specific industries, including the Armed Forces, civil service, emergency services, agriculture, transport and construction trades.
  • Children & Young People’s Charities: Specialised grant support focused on paediatric powerchairs, active manual wheelchairs, adaptive seating and sensory/mobility aids designed to support educational and social development. (Note: In the UK, specific charitable funding pathways can help secure early-years adaptive seating and mobility equipment before statutory NHS provision thresholds, ensuring young children do not miss critical early developmental milestones).
  • Condition-Specific Grant Bodies: Foundations dedicated to assisting individuals living with progressive or acquired conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke.
  • NHS Personal Wheelchair Budgets (PWBs): If you receive an NHS PWB voucher, Midshires allows you to combine your voucher value with charitable grants, benevolent funding or personal contributions to upgrade to a higher-specification or custom-built chair beyond standard NHS provision.

Free Charity & Funding Resources

Clear, practical guidance designed to help wheelchair users and families secure the right equipment. Explore and download our free resource guides below!

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The Charity Partners Guide

A essential overview for charity organizations, funding bodies and grants teams providing mobility equipment support.

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For Charities & Case Managers: Why Partner with Midshires?

For grant administrators, occupational therapists and welfare officers, selecting the right charity equipment supplier is vital to ensuring charitable funds are used effectively and responsibly. As a trusted case manager mobility supplier, Midshires offers a complete, risk-free service model that upholds your organisation’s clinical standards and financial accountability.

Clinical Authority & Accurate Specification

Prescribing complex mobility equipment requires precision. Our in-house specialists hold industry-recognised certifications as professional seating advisors and work in partnership with OTs, PTs and tissue viability teams. Where needs are exceptionally complex, we can also facilitate objective assessments through our strategic nationwide network of independent Occupational Therapists. This guarantees that every recommendation is clinically sound, reducing the risk of mis-prescribed items or wasted grant capital.

Bespoke Engineering & Problem Solving

No two equipment recipients have identical needs. When standard off-the-shelf equipment falls short, Midshires provides bespoke fabrications and custom adaptations in-house. From specialised postural support and alternative joystick/switch controls to custom frame modifications, Midshires as your prescriptive powerchair provider, ensures the final product meets the precise functional criteria of your beneficiary.

Transparent Pricing & Rapid Quote Turnaround

We understand that charitable funding panels operate on strict meeting schedules. Midshires delivers fast, transparent and competitively priced quotations formatted specifically for grant review panels, ensuring your cases move through committee approval without administrative friction. You may also get VAT eligibility on some of our products.

Full Compliance & End-to-End Managed Care

Midshires operates under strict BHTA (British Healthcare Trades Association) guidelines, maintaining comprehensive insurance, certified staff training and full ethical trading standards. Beyond initial delivery, we manage all ongoing servicing, preventative maintenance, battery care and warranty support, giving your charity complete peace of mind that your beneficiary is supported for years to come.

Take the Next Step with Midshires

Finding the right mobility equipment shouldn’t feel like a complex puzzle. Whether you are an individual taking the first step toward a grant application or a charity administrator seeking a reliable, clinically minded equipment partner, our specialist team is here to make the process clear, supportive, and seamless. From initial home trials and panel-ready quotes to custom fittings and long-term aftercare, we bridge the gap between funding and true everyday independence.

Get in touch with our specialist team today to discuss your funding requirements or explore a charity partnership.

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