Bellow I have put together a list of some amputee charities that you might find useful. I have tried to include charities that are providing services for different areas, such as family support, equipment funding, peer support, etc.
I will continue to add to this list over time. If you know of a charity that may help someone feel free to drop me an email, here on the contact page and I will get it added.
Location – UK
“Day One are a national charity supporting people affected by major trauma. They provide practical and emotional support, alongside NHS clinical care, for patients and their loved ones. From day one and for as long as people need them.”
Limbless Association (limbless-association.org)
Location – UK
“At the Limbless Association (LA), we believe no amputee need cope alone. Established since 1983, we offer both practical and emotional support for amputees throughout their pre and post-amputation journey.
We understand that navigating the complexities of limb loss can be completely overwhelming.
That’s why we believe that with an early intervention approach, we can provide useful, easy to access information and advice as well as supporting and connecting amputees, their families and carers.”
Location – UK
Contact – Contact – Amputation Foundation
“The Amputation Foundation is a charitable organisation that provides assistance to amputees and medical professionals who work to provide new amputees with the best possible start following amputation.
The Amputation Foundation can assist amputees with many of their support needs and provide information that will be relevant to starting a new life as an amputee which will include, Benefits information, Legal information, Prosthetic centre advice and information, Education and retraining, Amputee support groups and Amputee friendly events.
Amputation Foundation will try and continue to support you and your needs moving forward through rehabilitation, an opportunity for future employment and even sports and hobbies which may require adaptations or specialist-inclusive activities.”
Finding Your Feet – Scotland’s Leading Amputee Charity
Location – UK
Email – info@findingyourfeet.net
“We support families affected by amputation or limb absence through a range of sporting initiatives and social inclusion projects designed to positively affect both physical and mental wellbeing. Isolation is a huge problem for many amputees. It has been proven that quality of life and even life expectancy is greatly reduced without social inclusion, with as many as 30% of vascular amputees not surviving to one-year post amputation. FYF is key in addressing this issue. We are directly saving lives.”
The Richard whitehead foundation
Location – UK
“We place the individual at the centre of our work. We provide access to life-changing support, mentoring, information, advice, equipment and opportunities that will spark a sustained lifetime intervention.”
Location – UK
“Climbing Out was founded by Kelda Wood in 2010. Eight years earlier a freak accident left Kelda with an irreparable leg injury that had a huge impact on her life and ended her dreams of becoming an Olympic horse rider.
After rebuilding her confidence, Kelda changed her focus and eventually retrained as an outdoor instructor. In 2010 she launched Climbing Out to help people who have been through life changing mental or physical trauma or illness.”
Location – UK
“Our goal is to provide life changing encouragement to those who have suffered limb related injury, illness or congenital limb difference by providing them with access to, and funding for, specialist equipment, prosthesis or services which will enable them to take part in new or existing hobbies and careers post-recovery.
Positive Bones is Not just a charity but a space that makes wellness the goal. This can be as big as supporting someone in funding their own prosthetic or as small as providing raised beds for a gardener following knee replacement.”
Location – UK
“LimbPower support amputees, individuals with limb difference and their families to bridge the gap between hospital rehabilitation and community and school engagement to rebuild lives and improve physical, social and mental well-being.
This includes advocacy (talk to us), in-person and online events and workshops, video resources and paper resources. We also have programmes in and around the Limb Centres including the Physical Activity Advisers and Nordic Walking Instructors.”
Location – UK
“Steel Bones supports amputee families to live life to the full, overcoming the trauma of amputation. We are a proactive, supportive peer community. Our community is rooted in the work we do at every level and Steel Bones evolves to their needs. Amputees are eager to make a positive contribution to their community because they feel society has written them off; they can be seen and heard when working with Steel Bones which has a profound impact.”
Location – USA
“Today, almost 2 million Americans have experienced amputations or were born with limb difference. Another 28 million people in our country are at risk for amputation. The Amputee Coalition is the nation’s leading organization on limb loss, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for amputees and their families, improving patient care and preventing limb loss. With the generous support of the public, we are helping amputees live well with limb loss, raising awareness about limb loss prevention and ensuring amputees have a voice in matters affecting their ability to live full, thriving lives.”