BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme

Ongoing

Funding

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Location

UK-wide

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme provides grants up to £1,000 for items that meet children's basic needs. The programme is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. It helps children and young people who need essential items that are critical to their wellbeing. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The programme covers North West England. You can apply for grant items rather than cash funding. The focus is on emergency essentials that children need urgently.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must be for children and young people
  • Must be for emergency essential items
Full details

Aims/priorities: BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances. This Fund is administered by Family Fund Business Services.This programme provides items for the most basic needs of vulnerable children and young people who may be:

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Last updated: 3 August 2026