BBC Children in Need are transitioning to a new grantmaking system. This transition will take place throughout 2025 and they will launch their new system by the end of September. During this period there will be some disruption to their grant programmes.

As a result BBC Children in Need are no longer accepting new Expressions of Interest applications until they launch their new grant-making system, by the end of September 2025.

Current online accounts (also known as the grantee portal) will close on 25th July 2025. They will launch our new grantee portal by the end of September 2025.

They want to minimise the disruption this transition will have on all applicants and grantees. If you are a current applicant or grantee then they will be contacting you directly with information about how this affects you.

When they launch the new grant-making system, they will also have some changes to policies that will affect who can apply for a BBC Children in Need grant. They will update their website with details before September 2025.

For more information please visit our Transition to New Grantmaking System Frequently Asked Questions

FFI: https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/grants/apply/