What We Do
Every child needs someone by their side. We’re here to make sure that in every part of the UK, children have the right support from the right people, when it’s needed most.
Today and every day, your donations fund dedicated people who help children rise beyond challenges caused by poverty, unequal chances, mental and physical health difficulties, and home lives that aren’t safe or stable.
Supporting children near you
We enable thousands of people working in locally-rooted charities to keep being there, changing the lives of children in your community.
Delivering vital youth work
BBC Children in Need is one of the UK’s biggest independent funders of youth work. By investing in safe spaces and skilled youth workers, we help create trusted relationships that boost confidence, build skills, support mental health and change lives.
Where we work
BBC Children in Need supports charities, organisations and programmes right across the UK, all year round. We fund projects that aim to improve the lives of children and young people in every single nation and region throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Check out our interactive map to discover all the activities we support in your area.
The difference you’re making
Anything you do to help support our charity will have a huge impact on the happiness, wellbeing and potential of children and young people across the UK. Explore just some of the stories shared with us by the children and young people whose lives have been transformed with your help.
Our Annual Report 2025
Take a look at our Annual Report (for 2024-25) to find out about our most recent activity, news about our amazing projects and our ambitions for the future.
