Children in Need grants are for not-for-profit organisations that work with disadvantaged children and young people in the UK who are aged 18 years and under.
Grants are available for projects that make a difference in the lives of children and young people who are experiencing disadvantage through:
- illness, distress, abuse or neglect
- any kind of disability
- behavioural or psychological difficulties
- living in poverty or situations of deprivation
There are two grants programmes:
- Small Grants – up to and including £10,000 a year to support projects for up to three years (a total of £30,000)
- Main Grants – over £10,000 per year to support projects for up to three years
Children in Need usually restricts its funding to direct project costs but it is currently willing to provide a broader range of support to help organisations with their support for children and young people during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes project delivery, creative ways of delivering services and day-to-day running costs.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Grants for charitable organisations with projects that make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people up to the age of 18
Application deadline:
Refer to the website for the next deadlines