We’re There For the UK’s Children and Young People
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Arts & music are vital for children’s development. BBC CiN funds 228 creative projects across the UK including Otakar Kraus Music Trust, where Mel Giedroyc saw the impact firsthand. And now with Ed Sheeran backing creative subjects in schools, creativity has a stronger voice!
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1. A new report shows pupils from low-income families in England are choosing not to explore GCSEs like music, drama & PE due to financial pressures. This is exactly why @BBCCiN projects matter so much. theguardian.com/education/20…
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2. They open doors to arts, sports & learning opportunities that many young people simply wouldn’t have access to otherwise. Every child deserves the chance to thrive. Find a local project offering support in your community here: bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/chil…
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⚽ @McDonaldsUK Fun Football Festival Roadshow is coming to Northern Ireland!
We've teamed up with McDonald’s to bring the beautiful game to every child, regardless of circumstance, gender or ability.
Find out where the fun is happening near you this week:
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18 Jul 2025
⚽ 🎉 @McDonaldsUK Fun Football Festival Roadshow is back! 🎉 ⚽
We've teamed up with McDonald’s to bring the beautiful game to every child, regardless of circumstance, gender or ability.
Find out where the fun is happening near you this week:
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Our Schools Ambassador Joe Wicks is launching a new set of fun five minute workout series for kids called Activate to help keep kids active during the holidays and help promote mental health.
Find the first episode now on The Body Coach's YouTube channel.
#ActivateWithJo
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Help us to raise money for vital children's projects by bidding in a celebrity auction on Saturday 5th July when @TimWeeks720 will be hammering our profits for two teams of well-known comedians. Go to bbc.co.uk/bargainhunt now and click on the link to register, browse & bid 🧸
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🚨 We've got BIG news coming your way this week - details of how YOU can take part in our fundraising auction for @BBCCiN on July 5 raising 💷 for children's projects across the UK. You can bid for items bought by 2️⃣ teams of comedians and many more that money can't normally buy!
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Pause. Spot. Share. 💛
We've developed The Pudsey Pause with clinical psychologist @drjuliesmith. It’s a simple three step tool to help parents start daily conversations with the children in their lives.
Find out more at bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/puds…
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Some children carry more than others. But you can help their mental health challenges feel lighter.
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If there’s someone who really makes a difference in your community, give them the recognition they deserve. Nominate them for a BBC Make a Difference Award.
See a full list of categories and our terms: bbc.in/4iAVSCu
Nominations are open until 5pm on Monday 31/03/2025.
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4 Feb 2025
Today on World Cancer Day, we recognise the amazing projects we fund that support children and young people undergoing and recovering from cancer treatment, including @MOVEcharity
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Grace, a @BBCTheOneShow 2024 Challenge Squad member, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma just days after her 16th birthday. Treatment was extensive and included a stem-cell transplant, immunotherapy, an operation to remove the tumour and chemotherapy
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@MOVEcharity worked closely with Grace to access the benefits of exercise following her treatment and supported her in building up her physical and mental strength
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Cancer has had a huge impact on Grace's life.
She received help from @BBCCiN and is now keen to give back 💛
@PaddyMcGuinness reveals her challenge…
To donate to #TheOneShow Challenge Squad in support of BBC Children in Need 2024 Appeal, go to bbc.in/40bRJPj
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31 Jan 2025
Idris Elba returned to our screen’s this week with the BBC One documentary Our Knife Crime Crisis. Elba explores the correlation of youth work and early intervention in decreasing the rates of youth violence.
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31 Jan 2025
Youth work is a powerful and preventative tool to help give young people the sense of security and confidence to realise their full potential. 30% of our current portfolio is dedicated to youth work, we currently fund 400 projects to the value of £22.8 million.
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Access to youth services can make all the difference in the trajectory of young lives. Watch here for how BBC Children in Need funded project Epic Partners empower young people in the local community to regain direction and control of their lives.
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A new survey released by @iHealthVisiting, reveals that last year, poverty was a bigger issue for families living in England compared to the rest of the UK, with 86% of health visitors citing poverty as affecting families standard.co.uk/news/health/e…
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At BBC Children in Need, our priority is to work towards a future where all children and young people can thrive and be the best version of themselves; that why we’re committed to funding 470 projects to the value of £28 million to support families affected by poverty in England.
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