Apply for a Cash for Kids Grant

Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across the UK.

Our grant rounds support children from birth up to and including 18 years of age who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or who have additional needs. We also provide a lifeline to many other charities, organisations and community groups, funding much-needed services and life-changing equipment.

Please check the specific Eligibility Criteria for the grant you are applying for. A list of exclusions for all of our grant types is available here to be read before applying.

All applications must be made via our online system at the links below. Our Local Executive Boards aim to meet several times each year to discuss applications.

As our ability to grant depends on the donations we receive, application forms will close when we reach capacity - so may not be available for all areas at all times

General Grants

Available to registered charities, community groups and individuals. Funds will support children and young people (up to and including 18 years old) living in our community affected by poverty, abuse, neglect or those with additional support needs.

The value of a general Cash for Kids grant is typically from £1,000 to £3,000 but we will consider applications for smaller or larger amounts.

Please read our General Grants Eligibility Criteria, available here, before applying.

If you're based in Glasgow, Ayrshire or Dumfries and Galloway and wish to apply for a General Grant, please select "Any other UK area".

If you are an organisation providing activities and food provision for children in the school holidays, please apply for a Holiday Hunger Grant

Holiday Hunger

Holiday Hunger Grants are available to groups, organisations and service providers. They must support children and young people (up to and including 18 years old) that have a genuine need for support, are disadvantaged due to poverty, the increase in the cost-of-living and face food insecurity.

This funding is specifically to provide disadvantaged children and young people who have a lack of access to food AND activities in the school holidays. Projects must focus on outcomes that encourage children to eat more healthily and be more active during the school holidays.

Please read our Holiday Hunger Grants Eligibility Criteria, available here, and here (West of Scotland only) before applying.

Children's Mental Health

Supporting initiatives working to improve the mental health of young people.

Please read the Eligibility Criteria before applying.

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Mission Christmas

Gift applications for groups / organisations applying to our annual Mission Christmas appeal open in August each year.

Need some help?

If you have any questions or need help with your application please contact the charity team at help@cashforkids.org.uk.