CHILDCARE GRANTS

The UK Kidney Association is committed to helping our members attend UKKW wherever possible.

Childcare Grants

Attendance Support Fund

To make UK Kidney Week more accessible and inclusive, the UKKA has introduced a flexible Attendance Support Fund. This replaces the previous crèche facility, which saw very limited use, and provides a more adaptable form of assistance tailored to individual needs.

The fund offers financial support to help members meet additional childcare or dependent-care costs incurred as a direct result of attending UKKW.

  • The award provides up to £300 per applicant
  • Applicants must be current members of the UKKA
  • Payments will only be made on receipt of appropriate supporting evidence

Examples of eligible support

  • Home-based childcare or dependent care expenses incurred specifically because of UKKW attendance (not for normal, ongoing expenses).
  • Travel costs for a relative or other care provider to your home to look after your child(ren) or dependent during UKKW.
  • Additional costs for existing childcare or dependent care arrangements (not for normal, ongoing expenses).

Application process

  • Deadline: 31 January 2026

  • Decisions: within one week of application

  • Email the Events Team outlining:

    • The additional costs and proposed care arrangement

    • Your UKKA membership status

    • Confirmation that you can provide evidence for reimbursement