BBC Children in Need: Pudsey Next Steps
The Pudsey Next Steps funding programme will help achieve greater equity, diversity and inclusion in our grant-making. The first round 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. Support will be offered to 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
If you would like to discuss applying to the Pudsey Next Steps programme, please contact your local team.
The deadline for Expressions of Interest for the first round of Pudsey Next Steps funding is 11:59am on Wednesday 16th October 2024.