BBC Children in Need Small Grants Programme

Not for profit organisations such as schools; registered charities; voluntary organisations; churches; and community interest groups; etc. can apply for grants of up to £10,000 per year for up to 3 years for projects that help children and young people overcome the effects of:

• Illness, distress, abuse or neglect
• Disability
• Behavioural or psychological difficulties
• Poverty and deprivation.
• Projects supported in the past include:

Trewirgie Junior School which received a grant of £9,760 to provide after school sailing sessions to disadvantage children aged 7-11.
The Midlothian Association of Play which received a grant of £9,996 to run holiday playschemes with trips and activities for young people living in low income areas.
The closing date for applications is the 1st March 2018.
Click here for more information.

Posted on 20th December 2017