BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme
BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme
BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people in crisis. The programme provides items that meet a child’s most basic needs – from a bed to sleep in or a cooker to provide a hot meal, to other items and services critical to a child’s wellbeing.
All applications must be made by a registered referrer and the programme has limited funding.
Programme longevity- a tiered strategy
Please be aware there is now a tiered strategy in place to ensure we can achieve programme longevity and reach underrepresented areas again this year.
Each region or nation has a tier allocation, which may be subject to change, as the current funding year progresses.
We recommend that you read our tiered strategy guidance for referrers, to check for any changes to this tier allocation before making an application, or registering throughout the year.
Thank you for your support for this vital programme, to help us reach people most in need.
Eligibility
Who can it help?
Children and young people up to and including the age of 17 who are experiencing a crisis or emergency and live in the UK
We can only accept one application per household within a 12 month period
Who is it unable to help?
Adults aged 18 and over
Children and young people who do not live in the UK
Those who are leaving care who have access to separate, specific statutory provision
Children and young people who do not meet the residence criteria as defined by the programme
Please read our Emergency Essentials Referrer Guidelines for more details.
How it helps
It can deliver or fund critical items such as:
Cookers
Furniture
Kitchen equipment and small appliances
Children’s beds and bedding (including cots)
Washing machines and tumble dryers
Fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers
Baby equipment
Clothing for an emergency/crisis
How to apply
Applications must be completed by a registered referrer who is part of an organisation that is supporting the family or young person and capable of assessing their needs. The referrer’s organisation should also be able to administer and supervise the grant on our behalf.
Family Fund Business Services has to work within specific criteria whilst aiming to provide a flexible grant programme to assist those most in need. Please read our guidelines before applying.
Read the Emergency Essentials Referrer Guidelines
For more information, contact emergencyessentials@familyfundservices.co.uk or call 01904 550011, between 9.30am and 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
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