BBC Children in Need - Project Grants

Objectives of Fund

The funding is intended for not-for-profit organisations that work with disadvantaged children and young people, under the age of 18, living in the UK.

This stream offers project funding to organisations whose work aligns with the principles set out in the Children in Need Grantmaking Strategy 2022-2025:

• Sharing power with children and young people.
• Acting flexibly.
• Using its voice to build awareness and empathy around issues.
• Building partnerships to bring communities and investors together.

Value Notes

The project grants stream can support organisations for up to three years. The maximum grant is £120,000 (or £40,000 over three years), though most grants made are for much less than this.

Who Can Apply

Registered not-for-profit organisations who work with disadvantaged children and young people of 18 years and under living in the UK, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands are eligible to apply.

The following organisations can apply:

• Community interest companies (CIC).
• Companies limited by guarantee (CLG) 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).
• Hospices.

Applicants must be:

• Working with children aged 18 years and under.
• Working in the heart of their communities, particularly in times of crisis.
• Putting children and young people at the heart of everything they do, from design to delivery.
• Addressing challenges faced by children and young people, building their skills and resilience.
• Keen to keep learning about and developing their work with children and young people.
• Committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

The funders will prioritise applications from smaller, local organisations with a turnover of less than £2 million.

In recognition of the fact that there are some organisations with a higher income delivering vital work for children and young people, the following types of organisations can apply regardless of their turnover:

• Hospices (including children's hospices).
• Housing Associations.
• Groups delivering nationwide or UK-wide work.

Eligible Expenditure

Project grants are awarded as restricted funding and will support the aims and delivery of a specific piece of work. This work will usually be time-limited and based on a defined set of activities.

How To Apply

Applications can be made at any time. There are no deadlines.

Groups requesting £15,000 or less will receive a quicker decision and be able to start sooner.

There is a two-stage application process:

• An initial Expression of Interest form can be found on the Children in Need website.
• Successful applicants will receive a link to the full application form and have 120 days to complete it.