Children In Need Funding Advice Event

16th August 2017

Children In Need is holding a funding information event in Wick at the Pulteney Centre, Tuesday 22nd August, 2-3pm. Janet Morton, national officer for Children in Need will be there to talk about their grants programmes and answer any questions. to book a space contact Yvonne 01955609960, Helen 01955603453, [email protected] if you would like to have a one to one appointment after the presentation to discuss a project let Yvonne know when you book a space.

They fund projects for, children and young people of 18yesrs and under experiencing disadvantage through

illness, distress, abuse or neglect
any kind of disabillity
behavioural or phsychological difficulties
living in poverty or situations of deprivation

There is also a new fund just launched BBC Children in Need and the Wellcome Trust are seeking applications for projects that engage children and young people affected by disadvantage in science based activities. It is not about formal education. Projects should encourage young people to be curious about the world around them and inside them, making a positive difference in their lives: building confidence and self-esteem, developing life skills and expanding horizons.

To find out more go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/corporate2/childreninneed