BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme

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Written By cheryl powell

Together with our parent charity, we deliver the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme, offering practical support to children and young people facing crisis across the UK.

Please note: All applications must be made by a registered referrer, and programme funding is limited.

Objective of fund:

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.

Who can apply

All applications must be made by a registered referrer and the programme has limited funding.

Who can we 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 are we 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.

Eligible Expenditure

The programme awards grants for critical household items, typically:

• Cookers

• Fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers

• Washing machines and tumble dryers

• Children’s beds and bedding (including cots)

• Kitchen equipment and small appliances

• Furniture

• Clothing in an emergency/crisis

• Baby equipment.

This is not an exhaustive list. If requesting more than one grant item, please apply in order of priority. There is limited funding available so all grants are discretionary.

How to apply

To find out more on how to apply please click HERE

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.

For more information, contact us via email (stating your application ID if possible) at emergencyessentials@familyfundservices.co.uk or call us on 01904 550011, between 9.30am and 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Source: Funding Wales

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