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Grants to Support Disadvantaged Children (UK)

Not for profit organisations that are working with children and young people can apply for grants of up to £10,000 per year for up to 3 years.

Grants are given to support children and young people aged 18 years and under experiencing disadvantage through:

  1. Illness, distress, abuse or neglect.
  2. Any kind of disability.
  3. Behavioural or psychological difficulties.
  4. Living in poverty or situations of deprivation.

The funding is available to: 

  • Charitable incorporated organisations and Scottish charitable incorporated organisations;
  • Community interest companies (CIC) limited by guarantee;
  • Companies limited by guarantee with a clause in their governing document preventing distribution of profit (including social enterprises);
  • Housing associations;
  • Industrial and provident community benefit societies;
  • Registered charities;
  • Religious institutions;
  • Special schools - These are provisions for children with learning difficulties or disabilities which cannot be met within a mainstream setting

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fund has temporarily broadened the types of applications it accepts. BBC Children in Need is currently offering funding that can be used more flexibly than usual. This can include:

  • Project delivery (Including staffing and salary costs)
  • Creative solutions to deliver much needed services
  • Organisational costs to support stability and adaptation. (Including the day-to-day running costs of an organisation as opposed to specific project costs)

The closing date for applications is 11.30 am on the 6th October 2021.

Useful Links:

Application Guidance

19th August 2021