BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials

Who are BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials?

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials is funded by BBC Children in Need and delivered by Family Fund Business Services, part of Family Fund Group. It aims to provide grant items that meet a child or young person’s most basic needs or are critical to their wellbeing.

How can BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials help?

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials supports children and young people from birth up to and including the age of 17. Help is provided for those facing exceptionally difficult circumstances such as domestic abuse, neglect, substance misuse, disability or serious illness or mental health challenges. Examples of grants include beds and bedding (including cots), furniture, cookers, fridge freezers, washing machines, small kitchen appliances and emergency clothing.

Who can apply?

Applications are accepted from registered professionals on behalf of a child or young person that they are supporting. These professionals can be from a wide range of areas such as social workers, charity workers or health professionals. These are examples. We can consider any professional who is offering support to the child or young person and wider family. If you are being supported in some way, and need help from a grant programme like this, ask that person to visit the website above for further information. Once they become a registered referrer, they will be able to complete a grant application on your behalf. Applications are assessed and decisions made within 7 – 10 days on average.