Buttle UK

Grants are individually tailored for children/young people aged 2-18 (if living with a parent/carer) or 20 and under (if living independently with little or no support from their family).

The child/young person must also meet the following eligibility criteria:

• accessing early, primary, secondary or post 16 education/training for a minimum of 12 hours a week
• 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 and development/education
• have taken recent action to improve their situation, are actively engaging with support and moving on from the crisis.

The grant can fund:

• Items and activities to support learning and development (e.g. laptops, books, wi-fi, educational toys)
• Clothing and School uniform
• Social, sporting and leisure activities
• Family activities
• items for children's or young people's bedrooms
• Household items not available from other sources that directly address the child/young person's needs

Grant applications must be made by a referral organisation such as a local charity, social services or health centres who are working directly with the child/young person, have made a full assessment of their needs and have carried out at least one home visit (optional for schools and colleges).

Applications must have the consent and input from the parent/carer or young person.