How does Radiomarathon Children in Need distribute the money raised to projects?

Once we know how much money has been donated and raised through the annual Appeal, we set out our ‘grant budget’ for the year and hold ‘grant rounds’ where projects can apply to us for funding. We receive hundreds of applications for grants every year. Applications are carefully assessed to ensure that the funding will make a real difference to children and young people facing a range of disadvantages, such as disabled or ill, or experiencing distress, neglect or trauma. Organisations applying for funding must clearly demonstrate how their project funding will change the lives of those aged 18 and under for the better.

Like most responsible charities, we do not hand over the multi-year grants in one lump sum at the beginning of their funding period. Instead, the money is released to the organisation over time after receipts and proof are presented so that we can monitor the work being done and feel confident that money donated by the public is being spent wisely, with the greatest possible impact on the lives of young people.