Time to take on your challenge and change lives!
What you’re doing is pretty incredible. Whatever activity you decide to tackle in support of BBC Children in Need, every penny and pound that you raise will make a huge difference to the children and young people in communities like yours – right across the UK.
What’s on for Challenge Yourself 2026?
Scroll down to discover fundraising ideas and find out how you can get involved – whether you Run with Pudsey and Joe Wicks, take part in a classic fundraising activity, get outside with our new nature scavenger hunt or decide to do your own thing – there’s an option for everyone!
Challenge Yourself 2026
Sign up to fundraise YOUR way, whether that’s by holding a bake sale, dressing up in spots or creating your own sponsored charity events.
Feeling creative? For Challenge Yourself 2026, why not choose to do your favourite activity 26 times – or plan your own unique fundraiser using the number 26? Top tip: choose something you enjoy and go the extra mile!
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Run with Pudsey and Joe Wicks
- Starting 1st November – Run, walk or roll 2 miles a day for 2 weeks
- Clock up the miles alone or share as a family
- Join the WhatsApp Broadcast Group to become part of the community
- Unlock Pudsey goodies as you go!
The links below will redirect you to JustGiving’s website and its use is subject to JustGiving’s terms of service and privacy policy.
Pudsey’s Family Scavenger Hunt
Can you spot all 26? Wrap up warm, head outside and discover nature on your doorstep! Have fun exploring together by ticking off as many discoveries as you can as part of this great family activity. You could get loved ones to sponsor your adventure – or, once you’ve completed your challenge, you could make a donation to BBC Children in Need.
Claim Your FREE Pudsey Ears!
We are giving away free Pudsey ears to the first 1000 people who sign up to Challenge Yourself 2026 or Run with Pudsey and Joe Wicks JustGiving campaigns. Simply sign up and we’ll email you a quick form to fill in to receive them!
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