Supporting Families in Southend and Essex
Alfies A Team: A Registered charity set up to help families with disabled children in Southend and surrounding areas of Essex. Learn how our charity makes a difference in their lives.
(Registered charity no. 1209481)
This is Alfie…
Our Aims
We offer the following
- Support
- Advice
- Micro-grants (up to £1000, when funds are available)
How we can help
SUPPORT
Connecting with another parent who understands looking after a complex child, answering any questions I can or pointing you in the right direction. (from birth and medical negligence to bereavement)
ADVICE
Offering advice from my own experience with different therapies, therapists and equipment. Including help with benefits and paperwork. We have contacts with other local charities and medical negligence experts.
MICRO GRANTS
Micro grants up to £1000 for use for therapy/equipment or anything else your child may need specifically because of their disability, we do not fund items that any child would need or are available on the NHS, any questions about this, please reach out to us (The scheme is only open when funds are available)
OUR MICRO GRANTS ARE NOW OPEN – all forms need to be back by 6pm on 31st August
PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR AN APPLICATION FORM
alfiesateam@gmail.com
Support Our Mission
If you would like to help us fundraise or make a donation, please get in touch. Since we started we have
* Awarded 57 microgrants to families
* Raised over £55,000
* Talked and met with many families
* Held over 12 fundraising events
* Have exciting things planned for 2027
Events to come in 2026
* Old Leigh Regatta – 12/13th Sept
* Halloween Party – 24th Oct
We’re keen to collaborate with any local businesses or organisations that would like to raise money for us, so please do get in touch.
The Seven Legged Spider Book
We’re excited to share that we are being supported by a local author called Claire Cable. Her book, The Seven Legged Spider is a heartwarming, rhyming story about difference, friendship and finding your sparkle.
With every copy sold, a portion is donated to us to allow us to help more families. If you would like to order a book – please click on the link below.
We look forward to hearing from any families who we can help.
Lisa Cottrell
Charity Founder