Chances for Children

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What are Chances for Children grants?

Individually tailored grants of up to £2,200 for children and young people who have experienced a crisis that has recently had a significant and enduring impact on their wellbeing and educational engagement. 

We fund items and activities to help improve children and young people’s wellbeing and increase their capacity to engage in education and learning.

Who can make an application to Buttle UK?

We only accept applications from frontline professionals working for a registered charity, housing association or public sector organisation who: 

  • are working directly with the children/young person 

  • have made a full assessment of the child’s or young person’s needs

  • have carried out at least one home visit (optional for schools and colleges)

If successful, the professional will need to manage the funds, upload receipts within 8 weeks of receiving the grant, and complete an evaluation survey. 

Who does Buttle UK help? 

Children and young people must meet the following criteria:

  • Aged from 2 to 18 (including 18 year olds) if living with parent or carer

OR

Aged 20 and under if living independently with little or no support from their family 

  • Accessing education, learning or training 

  • Living on a low income and experiencing financial hardship

  • Have experienced a crisis that has recently had a significant and enduring impact on: 

    • their wellbeing 

    • their development and education

  • The family or young person has recently taken action to improve their situation, are actively engaging with support and are moving on from the crisis.

What does Buttle UK fund?

We fund holistic packages of support for children and young people that can include, but are not limited to:  

  • Items and activities to support learning and development such as laptops, books, wi-fi, educational toys, tuition, etc.

  • Clothing and school uniforms

  • Social, sporting and leisure activities 

  • Family activities  

  • Items for children’s or young people’s bedrooms 

  • Household items that are not available from other sources and which directly address the children’s needs

For children who are unable to stay in their family home, we also fund boarding school places. Please click here for more information on Support For Boarding.

For more information and to apply, please visit Chances for Children: Grant Criteria - Buttle UK