We have £5 million available in 2025/26 to support with tailored grants up to £2,400 for children and young people facing financial hardship and who have recently affected by at least one of the following crises:
- Physical or sexual abuse,
- Emotional abuse or neglect by parent/caregiver,
- Domestic abuse,
- Suffered violence, severe bullying, harassment or exploitation,
- Estranged, deserted or alienated from both parents,
- Has a parent, caregiver or sibling who is terminally ill and receiving end of life care
- Death of a parent, caregiver or sibling
- Experienced a sudden and traumatic life-changing incident
What we can fund:
We can fund items and activities to improve children and young people’s wellbeing and education engagement. The information requested in our application form helps us to understand what has happened and what items and activities are needed to support the child/young person to move on from the crisis.
Updated guidance on what we can fund can be found here.
In response to referrer feedback about our criteria and application process, Buttle UK have recently published new information about the types of crises Chances for Children grants can support, with guidance for professionals making an application.
Physical or sexual abuse
Child or young person has been physically or sexually abused and are now working with services to support with the trauma they have experienced.
Emotional abuse or neglect by parent/caregiver
Child or young person has been emotionally abused or neglected by a parent/caregiver over a long period of time, which has escalated to Child in Need/Child Protection level due to the severity of concerns. Cases that have been de-escalated from these levels due to progress being made will also be considered.
Domestic abuse
Child has experienced or been a direct victim of domestic abuse incident/s in the home, that has stopped due to one of the following interventions:
- fled to a refuge
- accessed significant support from a domestic abuse agency to ensure their safety
- had their case heard at MARAC
- a Child Protection/Child in Need/Early Help plan put in place due to the severity of concerns
Suffered violence, severe bullying, harassment or exploitation
Child or young person has suffered a violent crime, harassment, significant bullying, sexual or criminal exploitation, over a long period of time, either in school, in the community or online, which has led to significant changes in their life, such as Social Care, Police involvement or a school move.
Estranged, deserted or alienated from both parents
Child or young person has very little or no contact with either parents and are supporting themselves emotionally and financially.
Has a parent, caregiver or sibling who is terminally ill and receiving end of life care
A child or young person’s parent/caregiver or sibling is terminally ill, receiving end of life care, usually via a hospice or another health service.
Death of a parent, caregiver or sibling
Death of child’s or young person’s parent, primary carer or sibling.
Experienced a sudden and traumatic life-changing incident
Child or young person is traumatised by a sudden incident which has drastically changed their life for which they are receiving support from an agency working in a related field.
More information and frequently asked questions can be found on our website
Still not sure?
Then feel free to contact us and one of our Grant Development Officers can discuss a potential application with you, before you start. Our contact number is 020 7828 7311.
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