BBC Children in Need – Lead The Change: supporting young people in Sunderland
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North East England
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BBC Children in Need offers grants up to £41,000 for projects supporting young people in Sunderland. The funding helps organisations working with children and young people who face disadvantage. You can use the money for projects that make a real difference to young lives. The grant closes on 29 April 2026. You need to be based in or working in Sunderland to apply. The funding supports work with children and young people under 18. Projects should help those facing poverty, disability, distress or disadvantage.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must work with children and young people under 18
- Must support disadvantaged young people
This grant is for charities, community groups and organisations working with children and young people in Sunderland. You should be supporting young people who face disadvantage, poverty, disability or distress. It is not for individuals or organisations outside the Sunderland area.
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No published award history for Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
Fund name: BBC Children in NeedGrant Type: Organisation Location(s): Sunderland Max grant size: £41000Closing Date: 29/04/2026
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