Favourite funders for childrens groups

Key facts on Favourite Funders for groups working with children and young people. Click the funder's name for more information.
Name of Funder Size of grants given Notes Next deadline
BBC Children in Need Small grants up to £10,000. Main grants 10,000 -£100,000 Projects that support disadvantaged young people 15th Jan, 15th April, 15th July and 15th Oct each year.
Children Can Do (Novas Scarman) Up to £3000 To help children who have greater needs and fewer chances in life. 5th February 2010
Have a Heart Up to £3000 To support children who experience poverty and disadvantage or who are experiencing abuse, neglect, homelessness, violence, or crime. To be announced. Probably March - May 2010.
V cashpoint Up to £2,500 To enable young people to set up and run projects that will benefit their community and create new volunteering opportunities. 17th August 09, 25th Jan 2010, 10th May 2010.
Young Roots: Heritage Lottery Fund £3000 - £25,000 For projects where young people (13 - 20 yr olds) play a leading role in projects focussed around heritage. No deadlines. Decision within 10 weeks.
Youth Music £5,000 - £30,000 To ensure universal access to high quality music making. To improve the life chances of children and young people in the most challenging circumstances by supporting them to achieve their full potential through engagement and progression in music making. 10th February and 10th May 2010
Youth Opportunities and Youth Capital Funds £500 - £10,000 To give teenagers the opportunity to create projects and activities in their area. Next round will probably open in April 2010.