BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances, and is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. The programme provides items that meet a child’s most basic needs such as a bed to sleep in, a cooker to provide a hot meal and other items or services critical to child’s wellbeing.

If you are a parent or carer, check out our Family Support page for more information.

Who can we help?

• Children and young people up to and including the age of 17 who are experiencing a crisis or emergency and live in the UK.
• We can only accept one application per household within a 12 month period.

Who are we unable to help?

• Adults aged 18 and over.
• Children and young people who do not live in the UK.
• Those who are leaving care who have access to separate, specific statutory provision.
• Children and young people who do not meet the residence criteria as defined by the programme.

Please read our Emergency Essentials Referrer Guidelines for more details.

We can deliver or fund critical items such as:

• Electric cookers
• Furniture
• Kitchen equipment and small appliances
• Children’s beds and bedding (including cots)
• Washing machines and tumble dryers
• Fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers
• Baby equipment
• Clothing