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.
Before applying to BBC Children in Need, we recommend you read about our processes and minimum standards for grant making. This will help you understand what we look for in a grant application.
We often have several funding programmes open at any one time. before you apply, it is important that you choose the one which is right for you and your organisation.
What are Project Costs?
Project Costs 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.
Our Project Costs Funding Stream is for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Applicants to this programme can apply for grants for up to three years. We aim to give quicker decisions for grants of £15,000 or less per year.
What are Core Costs?
Core Costs support essential organisational and administrative spending. These are the key expenses required to keep your organisation running.
Our Core Costs funding can be spent on your organisation’s central day-to-day operations. These might include, for example:
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- Management and administration
- HR and payroll
- General office expenses
- Accountancy and audit
- Communications and outreach
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning
- Governance, regulatory, and compliance costs
Our Core Costs Funding Stream is for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Applicants to this programme can apply for grants for up to three years.
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.
Organisations can only apply for and hold one grant at any time.
Organisations with a current BBC Children in Need grant that is due to end within 12 months can usually reapply. However, the new funding will not be released until the current grant has ended.
