Children in Need: Helping Children in Poverty

Children in Need is a BBC-based charity that raises money for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. Since its inception in 1980, it has raised over £1 billion for children in need.

Children in Need supports a wide range of projects that help children and young people, including those who are: living in poverty, experiencing abuse or neglect, have disabilities, or are facing other challenges.

The charity's annual telethon is held every November and features a variety of entertainment and fundraising activities. In 2018, the telethon raised a record-breaking £50 million for Children in Need.

In addition to the annual telethon, Children in Need also raises money through a variety of other initiatives, such as: fundraising events, merchandise sales, and corporate partnerships.

Children in Need is a vital source of support for children and young people in the UK. The charity's work helps to make a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged children and young people, giving them the chance to reach their full potential.

If you would like to support Children in Need, there are many ways to get involved. You can: donate money, volunteer your time, or fundraise for the charity.Every little bit helps to make a difference in the lives of children and young people in need.

• "I was so poor that I couldn't afford to buy new shoes. I was so embarrassed that I would hide my feet under the table at school." - John, age 12
• "I was bullied at school because of my disability. I was so lonely and isolated. Children in Need helped me to find a support group where I could meet other children who were going through the same thing." - Sarah, age 15
• "I was living in a homeless shelter with my family. We were so scared and didn't know what the future held. Children in Need helped us to find a new home and get back on our feet." - Mary, age 10

These are just a few of the many children whose lives have been changed by Children in Need. The charity's work is essential in helping to give children and young people a better future.

If you would like to learn more about Children in Need, or to donate to the charity, please visit their website: www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk