What Works Centre for Children
UK Government · England
This funding supports the establishment of a What Works Centre for Children and Families to generate, evaluate, and share evidence to improve children’s social care and early intervention outcomes.
Overview
This funding supports the establishment of a What Works Centre for Children and Families to generate, evaluate, and share evidence to improve children’s social care and early intervention outcomes.
Grant details
Application Components: Application submitted via Jaggaer including organisational capability, strategy, and delivery plan
Application Platform: DfE eTendering Portal (Jaggaer)
Eligible Research Costs: Research delivery, programme evaluation, evidence synthesis, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement activities
Funding Structure: Up to £8.5 million per year for a maximum of 10 years
important notes: Funding runs up to 10 years; applicants must meet What Works Network membership requirements; an engagement session was held on 26 February 2026
Key Organisational Requirements: Organisation must operate independently, meet What Works Network membership requirements, and demonstrate capability in high-quality evaluation and sector engagement
Objectives: To build a robust evidence base, evaluate interventions, support policymaking, and improve outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged children
Project Start Date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Quick facts
- Status
- Open
- Closing date
- 18 May 2026
- Funding amount
- Amount not specified
- Funding type
- Grant
- Audience
- Research & Academia
- Industry
- Sector Agnostic