At BBC Children in Need, we believe that that every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive and be the best they can be.

We act where the need is greatest. Our ambition is to create positive and lasting change across the UK for the children and young people who need us most.

Together with the BBC and our partners, we aim to inspire the nation and unite communities to support us in our work. We make grants to charities and other non-profit organisations that support and work with children and young people who face challenges in their lives.

Who we are

BBC Children in Need’s vision is that children and young people in the UK have a safe, happy and secure childhood and the chance to reach their potential.

Our role in achieving this vision is by making grants to charities and other non-profit organisations that support and work with children and young people who are disadvantaged and face challenges in their lives.

The people and projects we fund will:

Take the initiative and show clearly how they will make a difference which will improve children and young people’s lives.

Address the challenges the children and young people face, build their skills and resilience, empower them and extend their choices in life.

Involve children and young people in the design, delivery and evaluation of their work.

Be keen to keep learning about their work so that their ability to make a difference in children and young people’s lives can keep on improving.

View the projects we have funded: