BBC Children in Need

@BBCCiN

We’re There For the UK’s Children and Young People

UK bbc.co.uk/pudsey Joined July 2008

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BBC Children in Need @BBCCiN Nov 6, 2025

Arts & music are vital for children’s development. BBC CiN funds 228 creative projects across the UK including Otakar Kraus Music Trust, where Mel Giedroyc saw the impact firsthand. And now with Ed Sheeran backing creative subjects in schools, creativity has a stronger voice!

BBC Children in Need @BBCCiN Nov 5, 2025

@Coinstar_UK machines are Pudsey Ready!🪙From today, you can donate fee-free at any Coinstar machine to BBC Children in Need to help make life lighter for children across the UK 💛 Find your nearest machine here: coinstar.co.uk/findamachine

BBC Children in Need @BBCCiN Sep 1, 2025

1. A new report shows pupils from low-income families in England are choosing not to explore GCSEs like music, drama & PE due to financial pressures. This is exactly why @BBCCiN projects matter so much. theguardian.com/education/2025…

www.theguardian.com Pupils in England from low-income families ‘bounced out’ of costlier GCSEs Survey says children avoiding subjects such as geography and languages because of fears about extra costs

BBC Children in Need @BBCCiN Aug 4, 2025

⚽ @McDonaldsUK Fun Football Festival Roadshow is coming to Northern Ireland!

We've teamed up with McDonald’s to bring the beautiful game to every child, regardless of circumstance, gender or ability.

Find out where the fun is happening near you this week:

BBC Children in Need @BBCCiN Jul 18, 2025

⚽ 🎉 @McDonaldsUK Fun Football Festival Roadshow is back! 🎉 ⚽

We've teamed up with McDonald’s to bring the beautiful game to every child, regardless of circumstance, gender or ability.

Find out where the fun is happening near you this week: