children in need
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All About BBC Children in Need
Who Does
BBC Children in Need Support?
care for someone in their family.
BBC Children in Need supports children who might:
have a disability;
have a life-changing illness;
live in poverty;
be separated from their family;
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What BBC Children in Need Does
How Did it All Begin?
The BBC's first ever broadcast appeal for children was a five-minute radio broadcast on Christmas Day in 1927. The response was phenomenal and it raised money for a prominent children's charity.
The first televised appeal was the 1955 'Children's Hour Christmas Appeal’. The Christmas Day Appeals continued on TV and radio right up until 1979, with Terry Wogan presenting from 1978.
In 1980, the appeal was broadcast on BBC One in a new telethon format. It captured the public's imagination to such an extent that the donations increased dramatically and broke the million mark for the very first time.
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Pudsey Bear!
Pudsey Bear
Pudsey Bear made his television debut in 1985.
He was designed by Joanna Ball, a BBC graphic designer, who named him after the West Yorkshire town where she was born.
He proved very popular and returned as BBC Children in Need's official logo the following year with a design change to that of a yellow bear with a red-spotted bandana.
In the years that followed, Pudsey has received letters, drawings and emails from youngsters all over the UK and has been photographed with more celebrities than he can remember.
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Pudsey Bear!
How is Money Donated By
BBC Children in Need Used?
How Can You Help?
Every day, people everywhere are doing fantastic things to transform the lives of others and make our world a better place. This can be as simple as speaking up if something is unfair or doing practical things like fundraising or volunteering.
Think about your own role within our school or community. Perhaps you are a member of a club or the School Council? Maybe you just want to show how much you care?
Challenge yourself in a fun run.
Dress up for the day.
Hold a bake sale.
Take part in a sponsored event.
Take part in a talent show.
Do something amazing.
