BBC Children in Need: Core Costs
Funding
£1,000 – £40,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
England
Applications
Check the current application window with the funder
Overview
BBC Children in Need offers core funding for not-for-profit organisations working with children and young people aged 18 or under across the UK. Grants range from £1,000 to £40,000 per year for up to three years. This funding supports organisations helping children facing poverty, disability, family challenges, or social injustice. Before you apply, you must attend a pre-application advice session. There is no set application deadline.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must work with children and young people aged 18 or under
- Must be a not-for-profit organisation
- Must meet minimum standards for finance, governance, and safeguarding
- Must attend a pre-application advice session before submitting an Expression of Interest
- Does not fund statutory duties
Not-for-profit organisations working with children and young people aged 18 or under in the UK. Must meet minimum standards for finance, governance and safeguarding, and attend a pre-application advice session before submitting an Expression of Interest. Does not fund statutory duties.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This fund is for not-for-profit organisations across the UK that work with children and young people aged 18 or under. Your organisation must meet minimum standards for finance, governance, and safeguarding. It is not for statutory bodies delivering 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
Core funding of £1,000 to £40,000 per year for up to three years for not-for-profit organisations working with children and young people aged 18 or under across the UK. No application deadlines; apply after attending a pre-application advice session. Strengthens organisations that build positive relationships for children facing poverty, disability, family challenges or social injustice.
You must attend a pre-application advice session before you can apply. After that, you submit an Expression of Interest. There is no set deadline, so you can begin the process when you are ready.
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