BBC Children in Need Core and Project Funding
Funds work strengthening children's wellbeing. Eligible not-for-profit groups can apply.
Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the funder site.
- Amount
- £1,000 – £40,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Deadline
- Rolling
Criteria and guidance
Grants of £1,000–£40,000 per year for up to three years are available for organisations working with children and young people aged 18 or under. You must attend a Northern Ireland pre-application advice session before submitting an expression of interest.
Statutory school or NHS duties are not funded.
What is funded
Rolling grants of £1,000–£40,000 a year (for up to three years) for not-for-profit organisations in Northern Ireland working with children and young people aged 18 or under. Supports work that strengthens children's wellbeing through positive relationships.
No application deadline; you must attend a NI pre-application advice session before an expression of interest. Does not fund statutory school or NHS duties.
Apply via BBC Children in Need.
Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the official page before you apply.
Apply on the funder siteListings are scraped from funder websites and can be incomplete or out of date. Last indexed 26 Aug 2026. Amounts are in pounds sterling (£).