Bauer Radio's Cash for Kids Charities (Scotland)

Bauer Radio's Cash for Kids Charities (Scotland) is the official children’s charity of Bauer Media, dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged children and young people aged 0-18 across Scotland, with regional teams aligned to Bauer Radio stations in areas like Glasgow, Ayrshire, North East Scotland, Tayside, Forth Valley, Moray Firth, Dumfries and Galloway, and the Borders. Rooted in values of compassion, inclusion, dignity, and community, its mission tackles child poverty, neglect, abuse, mental health challenges, disability, illness, and barriers to opportunity through practical, fast-response support that ensures local donations benefit local children.

It prioritises six themes: poverty relief (e.g., beds, food, heating, Christmas gifts), mental health and wellbeing, sport and physical activity, disability equipment (sensory toys to mobility aids), education and skills, and diversity/inclusion. Grants fund projects, emergency hardship, capital (equipment), revenue costs, programmes, and holiday hunger for economically/socially disadvantaged youth, awarded to charities, community groups, schools, and individuals via referrals.

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, community groups, and academic institutions (e.g., schools) with no strict income thresholds—favouring grassroots to medium-sized entities—and no geographic base required, though priority goes to Scotland-wide projects, especially Bauer regions. Typical grants range £1,000–£5,000 (up to £10,000 exceptionally), via simple online forms when regional funds open; deadlines vary (e.g., periodic rounds, monitor website as many closed November 2025), with decisions in 4-6 weeks.

Exclusions are listed per round (e.g., non-child-focused needs); its hallmarks are low-barrier access, hyper-local impact, collaboration with grassroots/statutory partners, and high recipient satisfaction as a go-to for urgent, unmet child needs.