BBC Children in Need Core and Project Funding
Funding
£1,000 – £40,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
England
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
BBC Children in Need funds not-for-profit organisations that support children and young people aged 18 or under. It covers work with young people facing poverty, mental health issues, disability, family challenges, or social injustice. Grants range from £1,000 to £40,000 per year and can last up to three years. There is no deadline, so you can apply at any time. Statutory bodies like schools, local authorities, and the NHS cannot apply for work they are already required to provide by law.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a not-for-profit organisation
- Must work with children and young people aged 18 or under
- Statutory bodies cannot apply for work they have a legal duty to provide
- Grants can be awarded for up to three years
Not-for-profit organisations working with children and young people aged 18 or under in the UK; statutory bodies such as schools, local authorities or the NHS are not eligible for work they have a statutory duty to provide.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for not-for-profit organisations in England that work with children and young people aged 18 or under. It suits charities, community groups, and social enterprises supporting young people facing poverty, disability, mental health issues, or family difficulties. Schools, local authorities, and NHS bodies cannot apply for services they are legally required to provide.
Regions
Awards published
2,332
Typical award
£500
Most awards
£500 to £17,165
Most funded region
London
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Full details from BBC Children in Need
BBC Children in Need offers Core and Project funding to not-for-profit organisations working with children and young people aged 18 or under who face challenges such as poverty, mental health issues, disability, family challenges, and social injustice. Grants range from £1,000 to £40,000 per year and can be awarded for up to three years. The funding focuses on investing in positive relationships that strengthen children's wellbeing. Applications are open on a rolling basis with no deadlines, but applicants must attend a pre-application advice session before submitting an Expression of Interest.
There is no deadline, so you can apply at any time on a rolling basis. Apply through the BBC Children in Need website using their online application process.
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