What will it cost to have a project made by MERU?
No charge is made directly to the child or their family. However some families like to make a donation, which is gratefully received as it will help us help more children and young people.
As a charity, MERU must use its limited resources carefully. Whenever possible, we will seek a financial contribution towards the cost of the project from the young person's local authority or other relevant body.
For simplicity we operate a price band system. On receipt of a completed referral form we will inform you of the appropriate band.
Click Here to see examples of the types of projects which might fall into each price band.
These are not a reflection of the true cost of designing, manufacturing and testing equipment. Research and development is hugely expensive, but the bands only reflect around 10 - 20% of the full true cost. We work to subsidise the rest from charitable donations.
Where MERU is making adaptations to existing equipment, the equipment must be obtained beforehand.
MERU also has a number of Instant Solution products for sale, which are available immediately. Click Here for more information.