Fabulous Fundraisers
We want to say a HUGE shout out and thank you to our incredible fundraisers! Check out all their amazing fundraising stories:
Barnaby and Jacob
Inspired by Paddy McGuinness’ challenge last year, these two 10-year-olds are taking on the challenge of cycling the length of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal (127 miles)!
Have been keen cyclists for as long as they can remember and have already completed The Three Peaks, so they’re no strangers to taking on new challenges!
So far they have raised a whopping £2500 for BBC Children in Need, and the number keeps growing!
Sienna Colombi and friends!
In November 2022 Sienna and 3 friends who were all 8 years old had approached their head teacher saying they wanted to do a bake sale to raise money for children in need!
What started off as 1 small table and raising £158.75 has grown into something amazing with an astonishing £978.50 being raised last year!
Not only have they got taller, but the table’s also got bigger, the groups expanded and their determination and drive has grown and they want to make their last bake sale at Anthony Roper primary school is one to remember!
Guru Nanak Annual Sponsored Walk
On 12th October 2025, people of all ages from the Sikh Community & Youth Services Nottingham came together to walk approximately 18 miles from Nottingham to Derby, raising money for BBC Children In Need and the local Punjabi school in Nottingham.
These walks have been going on since 2005, and it is a huge occasion for the local community. For example, on the right you can see the Sikh Motorcycle Club, who came along and met Pudsey!
In 2024 – over 90 people joined the walk, of all ages, with the walkers earning over £3900 for Children in Need.
This year their aim is to raise £2500 for Children in Need
Mike Hatchard (Hastings, East Sussex)
Going for the world record for singing upside down, Mike appeared on the CIN programme two years ago playing the violin upside down.
Last year he was knocked off his bike and after 8 days in hospital and an operation on a multiple break on his ankle, he was told his upside-down days were almost certainly over. But they’re not. At the Shaftesbury Festival this year he achieved 19 minutes, which he believe is a world record. He aims to beat that this year. As he’s now 69 “it seems an appropriate age to do so” in his words.
Shaun Ennis
Ennis has set a fundraising target of £20,000 for the challenge which will begin in Leicester Square and finish at Pacific Quay. He has also said he will match donations!
Shaun Ennis, managing director of Digi Care Health UK, is taking on the challenge of a lifetime, running a marathon a day, with added cycling mileage, as he makes his way from Leicester Square in London to Pacific Quay in Glasgow.
Sadly, Shaun’s brother took his own life several years ago. Since a challenge of this scale is something that they always dreamed of doing together, Shaun decided it was time to make the dream a reality in memory of his brother and in celebration of his nieces and nephews.
However, Shaun isn’t doing this alone! He has various special guests, such as former Celtic and Scotland Captain Scott Brown, joining him along the way.
Morecambe Road School
The incredible children who attend the Morecambe Road SEND School had a visit this month to help with their fundraising by Pudsey!
Some students completed their challenge of 25 laps around the school, whilst others in the secondary school opened a cafe with support from TAs, where they sold Pudsey cakes/biscuits, tea and coffee.
Students also took part in a colouring competition across school where 6 Pudsey Bear keyrings were given out for the winners. This was so hard to choose, as all the children are incredibly talented!
All children wore yellow, Pudsey/Blush, or spots for a small donation. The whole day was incredible, magical and full of happiness.
Nova Strange
Nova is 85 years old and enjoys hula hooping as part of her keep fit routine, and wants to put this to good use raising money for Children in Need.
As a full-time carer for my husband, who sadly suffers with Alzheimer’s, it makes it difficult for her to get out and be active so she started doing some activities in my kitchen where she also plays solo table tennis
On 14th August 25 she started my challenge to hula hoop 100 times a day and will be doing this for 100 days, finishing in Children in Need day, 14th November.
Sheffield University Archery Club
This wonderful club successfully completed their fundraising challenge! Their goal was to reach a score of 25,000 between 1st and 8th November, and they absolutely smashed it.
A dedicated group of members took part, and even welcomed novices on the first Monday, boosting the score from 1,000 to 2,500. Thanks to their amazing efforts, they raised an incredible £500 and completed the challenge after just 10 days of shooting—despite a slower start.
A huge thank you to everyone involved for your hard work and generosity. You’ve made a real difference!
Daniel Buck
Last year Daniel joined BBC Radio Oxford for a Children in Need challenge with only ten days to learn how to swim. His feet had never touched the bottom of a pool before, but he took it on and succeeded.
This year Daniel and his family went even further by completing a twenty-five-mile swimming challenge. They swam twenty-five lengths of twenty-five metres each day for seven days. What an incredible effort. Thank you, Daniel and family, for showing what can be achieved and inspiring others to dive into fundraising.
Tyler-Bob Jones
Tyler Bob, aged 10, walked an amazing 25 km over five days, completing 5 km each day from 27 October to 31 October to raise money for Children in Need. His determination paid off as he raised an incredible £410 and his total continued to grow.
After watching last year’s programme, Tyler Bob was deeply moved by the stories he saw and decided there and then that he wanted to help. From that moment, he was completely committed to making a difference and raising funds for Children in Need.
Despite facing his own challenges with mental health and anxiety, Tyler Bob showed remarkable strength and resilience. He said he felt proud knowing his efforts would help other children who might feel the same way by giving them the support and positivity they need.
Claire Sansom
On Friday 31 October, Claire took on an incredible challenge by completing a sponsored silence at work in the Children’s Cardiac Outpatients Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Her colleagues and friends thought it would be impossible, but Claire proved them wrong. She stayed completely silent from 8 am to 5 pm, using an Etch A Sketch to communicate with patients throughout the day.
Thanks to amazing support from colleagues, friends, and patients, Claire raised an impressive £340.
Sophie Brockley
Sophie, aged 9, set up a stall at her school in Bunbury to sell her absolutely fantastic Conker Animals. Each one was sold for £1 and the stall was a complete sell out, raising an amazing £52 for BBC Children in Need.
Sophie collected all the conkers herself and made every single animal on her own, which was a huge task and showed incredible dedication. Her creativity and hard work truly impressed everyone and she Conkered the hearts of everyone at BBC Children in Need!
Ada and Nell
After watching Children in Need, Nell aged 9 and her sister Ada aged 7 were deeply inspired by the stories and wanted to help. Both are very sporty, so the 25 km challenge was perfect for them.
Nell is a talented triathlete and Ada is a keen swimmer and equestrian. They threw themselves into the challenge with enthusiasm, completing 8 km and continuing to add more distance each week. Their efforts raised over £700 and counting.
They even shared videos of their activities, including Ada swimming at the King’s School Chester and riding at Wirral Riding Centre with a pony wearing Pudsey ears, and Nell completing 47 lengths at Chester Triathlon Club followed by an hour of cycling. Their energy and commitment made this fundraiser a huge success and an inspiration to others.
Chloe McGrath
Chloe took on an extraordinary challenge to support BBC Children in Need by turning her musical talent into an amazing fundraiser. She played four full sets of 25 songs on the piano, performing for an incredible five and a half hours. This was a true test of endurance and focus, requiring not only skill but also determination to keep going for such a long time.
Her performance was carefully planned and beautifully executed, creating a wonderful atmosphere for everyone who listened. Chloe’s commitment and creativity paid off in a big way as she raised an amazing £580 for Children in Need. Her achievement shows how passion and perseverance can make a real difference and inspire others to take on their own challenges.
Arthur Arnold-Trencor
In the run-up to Christmas, Arthur and his family reflected on how fortunate they were to have a warm home and gifts under the tree, something many children go without. Inspired to make a difference, six-year-old Arthur decided to take on an extraordinary challenge to raise money for Children in Need.
Having discovered a love of running through his local Junior Park Run over the summer, Arthur was already running 2 km every Sunday. For his fundraiser, he set himself the ambitious goal of completing a full marathon distance of 42.2 km within 25 days.
Arthur did not just meet his target, he smashed it. Over 21 days, he ran the entire marathon distance in a combined time of 4 hours and 20 minutes, raising an incredible £1,521. When asked how running felt, Arthur said: “Running can feel hard, but I have learned that I can do hard things.”
Arthur’s determination shows that big challenges can start with small steps. If a six-year-old can run a marathon to help others, imagine what you could achieve. Why not take on your own challenge and make a difference?
