One of its four key programmes is child development which focuses on funding research and support projects for the psychological and behavioural development of children. Other priority areas are world development, the environment and Wales.
The Child Development Fund is aimed at supporting research-based and practical projects covering a range of childhood developmental conditions.
What is funded?
TWF's main priority is funding research on the psychological and behavioural development of children, particularly in certain neurodevelopmental conditions and the factors that influence them. Projects can be delivered either by researchers themselves or support organisations.
In 2017/18, conditions covered by the fund included Rolandic Epilepsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, developmental trauma, sleep and exercise, diet and microbiome, and motor impairments.
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