BBC Children in Need Core and Project Funding
Funding
£1,000 – £40,000
Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
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.
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
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 across the UK. Grants support work that creates positive and lasting change for children facing challenges such as poverty, mental health issues, disability, family difficulties, and social injustice, with a focus on positive relationships that strengthen children's wellbeing. Available grants range from £1,000 to £40,000 per year and can be awarded for up to three years. There are no application deadlines, so organisations can apply at any time.
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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