We put the money raised by you, the great British public, to work all year round in communities right across the UK.

We fund local charities and projects who help remove the barriers that are facing children and young people, so that they can thrive.

We work closely with a whole range of organisations so we can understand where the need is greatest, ensuring the money you raise goes to supporting the young people that need us most.

Last year we supported over 550,000 children and young people affected by a whole range of disadvantages such as poverty, disability, illness, distress or trauma. We also help ensure that every young person has access to the opportunities they deserve.

Here is just a snapshot of the positive changes we’ve been able to make happen, with the help of the 3,900 local charities and projects we fund.

Of the children and young people supported by the projects we fund, children and young people…