Children in Distress

We award grants to grassroot organisations to to support the wellbeing of children

Your support can change lives

Contribute to a small grant empowering local projects

Help run a family session to build confidence and connection

Part-fund a project bringing children and families together

£5

monthly

Provide learning materials for a children’s community group

£10

monthly

Support wellbeing activities for families in hardship

£25

monthly

Fund training or resources for local community volunteers

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About us

We’re a small York-based grant-giving charity supporting children, families, and communities in the UK and beyond. Guided by our four pillars — wellbeing, education, life skills, and community — we help people grow, thrive, and build brighter futures.

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