BBC Children in Need: Pudsey Next Steps
Applications open 16 September 2024
The Pudsey Next Steps funding programme will help achieve greater equity, diversity and inclusion in our grant-making.
The first round will open in Autumn 2024. It focuses on new applicants working in under-served geographic areas across the UK.This round aims to reach under-served and marginalised children and young people. They may be affected by challenges including poverty, discrimination, and exclusion. For example, this could include care experienced or disabled children and young people. It may include children and young people from minoritised ethnic communities.
The first round of Pudsey Next Steps is for new applicants to BBC Children in Need. We will support organisations which:
- Address the specific local priorities identified for this round in their Nation or Region (see table below)
- Have not been funded by BBC Children in Need before
- Have an annual income of £100,000 or less
- Are based in the community they serve
- Are reaching children and young people aged 0-18 years who are experiencing inequality of opportunity
Organisations can apply for:
- Grants from £1,000 – £15,000 per year for up to three years
- Core (organisational running costs) or Project funding
Local Priorities for the first round of Pudsey Next Steps
In the South West, the Pudsey Next Steps programme welcomes applications from organisations that work with racially minoritised children and young people.
If you would like to discuss applying to the Pudsey Next Steps programme, please contact your local team.
How do you apply?
- Plan your project in detail. It may help to read the planning your project guide before you apply.
- Read the A-Z Guidance to help ensure you’re only applying for things that they can fund.
- Read the Minimum Standards for Grantmaking to check that your organisation is eligible.
- Submit your Pudsey Next Steps Expression of Interest form
If you need help to apply, please phone 0345 609 0015, or email [email protected].