UK funding workspaceKids in Need grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1049318
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Kids in Need is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1049318. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Raising funds to grant wishes to children aged 3-19years who are terminally or seriously ill or have disabilities.” Its charitable objects are: “To promote and further the care relief treatment and convalescence of sick and terminally ill children.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £16k and spending of £6,776.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£16k
Latest spending
£6,776
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesDisability
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £16k | £6,776 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £29.9k | £27.3k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £29.4k | £40.1k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £31.4k | £29.9k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £7,885 | £17.7k |
Charitable objects
To promote and further the care relief treatment and convalescence of sick and terminally ill children.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What Kids in Need funds
Kids in Need is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £122k in total.
How to apply to Kids in Need
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Kids in Need in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (kidsinneed.uk.net) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Kids in Need
Is Kids in Need open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Kids in Need is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Kids in Need fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Kids in Need give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Kids in Need makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Kids in Need give each year?
The register does not break out Kids in Need's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £6,776. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £24.4k a year.
How large is Kids in Need?
In its latest reported year Kids in Need reported income of £16k and spending of £6,776.
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