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At BBC Children in Need we believe that every child should have the chance to thrive and be the best they can be, however many children experience challenges that affect their quality of life and wellbeing. Challenges can include growing up in poverty, mental health issues, being ill or disabled, family challenges, and social injustice.

Our ambition is to create positive and lasting change across the UK for the children who need us most. We do this by investing in positive relationships that strengthen children’s wellbeing and help them navigate the challenges in their lives. Positive relationships are crucial for children as they grow, develop a sense of who they are and experience challenges in their lives. These relationships foster a sense of belonging and help them learn important life skills, build coping strategies, and access valuable resources and opportunities.

We offer core and project funding with no application deadlines, so you can apply at any time. Available grants range from £1,000 to £40,000 per year and can be awarded for up to three years.

In addition, our Emergency Essentials programme supports individual children living in poverty.

How to apply

Step 1

Find out what we fund

 Learn about the kind of work we fund and the different funding priorities we have across the UK

Step 2

Check you are eligible to apply

BBC Children in Need requires all organisations to meet our minimum standards for grantmaking. This includes taking full responsibility for finance, governance and safeguarding during delivery of work. We also provide an A to Z of our eligibility policies and guidance and grant making FAQ’s. Check our pages below:

Step 3

Speak to your local grants team

Before you submit an Expression of Interest, you must attend a pre-application advice session. This is a chance to learn more about, our eligibility criteria, whether your work aligns with our local funding priorities and the types of funding programmes currently available.

If you’ve received BBC Children in Need funding before, or you’re a current grant holder planning to apply again, you’ll still need to attend a session before submitting a new application.

 

Step 4

Submit an Expression of Interest

You will be able to submit an Expression of Interest on our new grantee portal by the end of October 2025.

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