If you are entering via text message, the total charge (which may include both the standard network charge and any applicable donation amount) will be either deducted from your available credit (for Pay-As-You-Go) or will appear on your mobile phone bill the following month. Charges will typically appear as two separate lines on your phone bill.

If you are entering via automated phone line, your standard network call charge will apply (based on your service provider rates – please check with your provider).

Please visit phonecharges.org* for more information about charges on your phone bill.

*BBC Children in Need is not responsible for the content of external sites

To request a refund, please email [email protected] or phone 0345 609 0015 (Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00). Standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply and calls may be included in your telecom provider’s call package. 

We may investigate claims to validate the basis of your request.  If the request is valid, we will reimburse your donation and may, at our discretion, reimburse the access charge if one has been levied. Refunds will be made back to your mobile phone bill or as credit on your account, as soon as possible.  If this is not possible, or would prefer to be refunded in a different way, we can refund by BACS transfer and will contact you to arrange this. 

You can make contact with us by emailing [email protected], by post at BBC Children in Need, PO Box 648, Salford, M5 0LB or by calling 0345 609 0015. 

Our phone lines are open between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Calls cost the same as you would pay to call any standard landline number beginning 01 or 02.

If you wish to raise a concern or complaint with us, you can do this by emailing [email protected] or [email protected] , by post at

BBC Children in Need 

PO Box 13495 

COLCHESTER 

CO1 9ZB 

or by calling us on 0345 609 0015 (Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00). Standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply and calls may be included in your telecom provider’s call package. 

Full details of our Complaint Process can be found here. 

If your complaint relates to the text donation service and you are not happy with our customer care or how we handle any enquiry or complaint, you may complain to OFCOM (who regulate Premium Rate Services including text donation services). Details on how to contact OFCOM can be found here. BBC Children in Need is the Merchant provider for the provision of Premium Rate Services.

• To enter the prize draw you must call from a non-withheld number. If you’re attempting to enter the prize draw by calling the automated phone entry number from a withheld number, try releasing it by dialling 1470 before the phone number you’re calling or check with your service provider for more options.
• You will need to use a phone that will allow you to press any number on your keypad to confirm your entry, please check the handset you are using before entering.
• If you’d like to make an optional donation to BBC Children in Need you can donate any amount online at bbc.co.uk/pudsey