Be Quick! BBC Children In Need Emergency Essentials Programme Reopened

The BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme, delivered by Family Fund Business Services, has reopened. This programme provides rapid, practical support for children and young people facing severe difficulties across the UK.

Items That Can Be Funded

• 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
• Emergency clothing

Who Can Apply

Applications must be submitted by a registered referrer from an organisation that is supporting the family or young person. The referrer must be able to assess needs and administer the grant.

Eligibility Criteria

• Children and young people under 18
• UK or EU citizens normally resident in the UK
• Families with insufficient resources and no access to other forms of support

Application Timeline

There are no set deadlines. Applications are typically processed within 10 working days.

For full details please visit:
BBC Children in Need Emergency Fund to make an application