Grants of up to £2,400 are available to vulnerable children and young people who have experienced significant crises affecting their wellbeing and education. The funding is provided through the Chances for Children grants programme and aims to offer tailored support packages to meet individual needs.

The grants can be used to fund essential items and activities that support learning and development. This may include laptops, books, Wi-Fi access, educational resources, and extra-curricular activities.

The programme is delivered by Buttle UK, one of the UK’s largest grant-giving organisations supporting children and young people in crisis. It helps those who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, neglect by a parent or carer, or domestic abuse, either directly or as a witness.

Support is available for children aged 2 to 18 who live with parents or carers, as well as young people up to age 20 who are living independently. Young people must be engaged in at least 12 hours of education or training each week. To be eligible, applicants must be on a low income, experiencing financial hardship, and have moved beyond the immediate crisis while continuing to engage with support services.

The grants are intended to complement existing statutory support, not replace it. They offer flexible funding that can make a meaningful difference to a young person’s life.

Applications must be submitted by frontline professionals who work directly with the child or young person. These professionals must be based in registered charities, housing associations, or public sector organisations. They are responsible for completing a detailed needs assessment and managing the funds if the application is successful.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with no closing date. Most applications are processed within three working days, and some urgent cases may receive a same-day decision. Full guidance and application details are available on Buttle UK’s website.

Eligibility Guide