The ‘Spider’ is a series of elastic ropes attached to an open frame which creates a ‘spider’s web, holding each child in their perfect postural position and enabling them to practise balancing, crawling, kneeling and standing positions, whilst concentrating on essential movements such as supporting, reaching, grasping and holding.

Physiotherapy Annual Grants

We would be delighted to hear from any family who would like to apply for an annual grant towards their therapy fees at Footsteps Centre.

Subject to available funds, Footsteps Foundation aims to fund a percentage of the costs of Footsteps therapy for those families needing financial support.   The support offered is dependent upon household income and will be calculated during the application process.   With the exception of new clients, all grant applications must be submitted after an assessment has taken place and as soon as you know that you intend to book sessions in a calendar year, or at least 2 months prior to your first booking.  We need to ensure that grants are processed and agreed before invoicing for sessions occurs.

How to apply:

  1. Download and fill in the Grant Application Form .
  2. Provide hard copies or scanned and emailed copies of financial documents, as stated in the application form.

Please return all documents to claire@footstepsfoundation.com or send to  Mrs C Hyde, Footsteps Foundation, 4 Queen Street, Dorchester on Thames, Oxon, OX10 7HR

If you are eligible, we will write to you to confirm the percentage the Foundation will fund for the calendar year for which you are applying.  New applications are required each calendar year unless notified otherwise. Footsteps Foundation’s percentage of costs will be paid directly to Footsteps Ltd, who will then invoice you for the balance.    On your 3rd and subsequent session you may receive and additional maximum 20% uplift on your grant, up to the maximum %, currently capped at 90%.

Families not eligible for an annual grant will still receive some funding support from the Foundation for their 3rd and subsequent sessions attended at Footsteps.  We aim to provide a 25% grant for these families, and this will be notified to them on their 3rd session, by Footsteps Ltd.  Footsteps Foundation’s percentage of costs will be paid directly to Footsteps Ltd, who will then invoice you for the balance.

If this is your first time applying for assistance from the charity you are welcome to call us on 01865 343851.

Helping Hand Fund (Accommodation OR Fuel)

The Helping Hand Fund has been set up in response to concerns that families were struggling with the additional costs of bringing their children to Footsteps.  We are especially aware that those travelling long distances may have a large fuel bill or accommodation costs in addition to therapy costs and this may make it difficult to attend.

Footsteps Foundation aim to offer additional financial support towards EITHER accommodation OR fuel.  ALL families* can apply for Helping Hand funding.    Please note: the minimum payment that can be made is £10, and that currently, accommodation payments are capped at £900* and fuel payments at £200*. (*as of 1 June 2025, for calendar year 2025 – subject to available funds)

How to apply:

  1. Complete the Helping Hand form 
  2. Provide proof of payment  - paid invoice/receipt or copy of bank statement

Email to claire@footstepsfoundation.com

You will be notified of the amount that will be funded by the Foundation and payments will be made to you in arrears, in the week following the end of the session.

Our well-skilled, diverse therapy team are trained in a variety of physiotherapy techniques including Bobath and PNF. The Footsteps therapy programme incorporates traditional mat exercises with a variety of equipment including balls, rollers, trampolines and ladders to facilitate therapy.
The ‘Spider’ is a series of elastic ropes attached to an open frame which creates a ‘spider’s web, holding each child in their perfect postural position and enabling them to practise balancing, crawling, kneeling and standing positions, whilst concentrating on essential movements such as supporting, reaching, grasping and holding.

1 pair of Memo shoes per year

Please speak to a therapist first to check availability of any remaining stock held in the centre.

If we have nothing suitable, then Footsteps Foundation aim to offer a £55 (2025) refund towards 1 pair of ‘Memo’ shoes per year, per child (subject to available funds).  You must complete the application below and also attach a copy of the paid invoice/receipt. Please ensure the suitability of the shoe you wish to order (example details are on the application form), and if you are unsure, please check with our therapists.

Download the Shoe Refund Form.

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