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Grants of up to £2,400 are available to vulnerable children and young people who have experienced significant crises that have impacted their well-being and education. The funding which is being provided through the Buttle UK Chances for Children grants programme aims to provide tailored support packages that can include essential items and activities to enhance learning and development, such as laptops, books, Wi-Fi access, educational materials, and extra-curricular activities, etc.
Buttle UK is one of the UK's largest grant-giving organisations that supports children and young people in crisis. The programme supports those who have been victims of physical or sexual abuse, emotional abuse or neglect by a parent or caregiver, and those who have witnessed or been direct victims of domestic abuse, etc.
The programme supports children aged 2-18 living with parents or carers and young people up to age 20 living independently, provided they are engaged in at least 12 hours of education or training per week. To be eligible, beneficiaries must be living on a low income, experiencing financial hardship, and have moved beyond the immediate crisis while engaging with support services.
Support through these grants is designed to complement rather than replace statutory funding, offering flexible assistance that can make a meaningful difference to young people's lives. The application process requires frontline professionals from registered charities, housing associations, or public sector organisations who work directly with the young person to submit applications. These professionals must complete a comprehensive needs assessment and take responsibility for managing the funds if approved.
Applications for the "Chances for Children" grants are accepted on a rolling basis, with no specified closing date. To apply, eligible professionals should visit Buttle UK's official website to access the application guidelines and submit the necessary documentation. Typically Buttle UK process applications within three working days, with some cases qualifying for same-day decisions.
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