We're so pleased to announce our 2021 fundraising total - an amazing £51 million! 👏
To each and every one of you, thank you so much 💛
Your support helps to change the lives of children and young people facing disadvantage in communities across the UK.
See how right here 👇
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We can't wait for this year's Big Build! Stay tuned for more exciting news and check out how to get involved 👇
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This morning we announced something very special!
In September we’ll be teaming up the @DIYSOS team for their Big Build project in Leeds.
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We can't wait for this year's Big Build! Stay tuned for more exciting news and check out how to get involved 👇
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This morning we announced something very special!
In September we’ll be teaming up the @DIYSOS team for their Big Build project in Leeds.
It’s all in aid of Getaway Girls, a charity which supports vulnerable women and girls in Leeds.Show this thread
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Don't miss 's Breakfast Show tomorrow!
will be in the studio has some news about this year's Big Build for BBC Children in Need 👀
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Thank you so much for creating our very own sofa 💛 At ? Head over to Pudsey’s Spot this weekend for a chance to win £250 to spend at DFS! bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/dfssofacompeti
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Check out our fun activities and useful resources for supporting children during the summer holidays 🌞
Take a look⤵️
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Today I received the first Honorary Doctorate from @YourStMarys University. It was awarded for my contribution towards the health and fitness of the nation during the pandemic and for my charity work. I think the photo shows just how chuffed I am. Thank you St Mary’s 
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Check out our collection of handy resources and further support on mental health and wellbeing
Access fun wellbeing activities, top tips, support and more ⤵
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Our friends have launched MyMcDonald’s Rewards, giving customers the chance to earn points for free items, or donate to a select few charities, including BBC Children in Need. That means you can use your points to make a difference to young lives all over the UK 💛
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IT'S FINALLY HERE 
MyMcDonald's Rewards is now LIVE and available all across the UK. Order your faves. Earn rewards 
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The PE with Joe Tour with and kicks off July 31st 🙌
100% of the proceeds go to BBC Children in Need 💛
Get tickets here ➡️ mini.co.uk/pewithjoe
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Check out our collection of handy resources and further support on mental health and wellbeing
Access fun wellbeing activities, top tips, support and more ⤵
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Introducing the 2022 bobble hat for BBC Children in Need 🤩
➡️ 100% lambswool
➡️ Dyed and spun in Yorkshire
➡️ Manufactured in Scotland
Available from August 28th – register your interest now!
bbcchildreninneedshop.co.uk/categories/soc
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We're dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people right across the UK.
Your donations are being put hard to work funding vital projects and charities in this space.
Take a look ⤵
bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/changing-lives
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Watch the first episode of 's Field of Dreams, featuring the brilliant , a project funded by BBC Children in Need 💛
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Good luck 🙌
Greg has supported BBC Children in Need on three different 24 hour challenges, with 's Drumathon, 's Kitchen Disco and 24 Hour PE Challenge. And now he's taking on his own! Wish him luck 👇
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The #WhyteWater 
challenge is about to begin - a 125 mile world record attempt in the Thames from Lechlade to Teddington to raise money for @RLSSUK and @RNLI
Here’s how you can donate 
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/whyte-water
or text Greg to 70810 to donate ten pounds
challenge is about to begin - a 125 mile world record attempt in the Thames from Lechlade to Teddington to raise money for @RLSSUK and @RNLI
Here’s how you can donate
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/whyte-water
or text Greg to 70810 to donate ten pounds
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Hands up who's excited for the #Wimbledon final 🙋♀️
Taking part in sport is a great way to help your mental wellbeing. Check out how some of the projects we support use the power of sport to make a difference to young lives.
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Learning to solve a Rubik's Cube is not only fun, but is great for building problem solving skills 🙌
Only £3.00 from the Pudsey Shop! Money from every purchase goes towards helping children and young people across the UK 💛
bbcchildreninneedshop.co.uk/categories/soc
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It’s not long to go until North kicks off on the 22nd – 24th!
Pudsey and Blush will be joined by YolanDa’s Band Jam, and beloved characters Bing, Flop, Hey Duggee and many more! 💛
Get your tickets here ➡️ carfest.org
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Pudsey enjoyed a lovely day at St. Pierre Marriott & Country Club, in Wales, where colleagues, suppliers and customers raised over £40,000.00 for Children in Need 💛
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Taking part in sport is a great way to help your mental wellbeing ⚽️
Check here for inspiration on how you can get active, as well as see example of how some of the projects we support use the power of sport to make a difference 💛
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It's estimated that almost a third of children in the UK are living in poverty.
And the rising cost of living, alongside existing issues, are creating complex difficulties for them and their families.
Thankfully, your donations make a difference 💛
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Our Emergency Essentials programme supports children and young people living with poverty, providing items that meet children’s most basic needs that many of us take for granted, like a bed or an oven.
Thank you for helping us to support children in crisis across the UK 💛
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BBC Children in Need are currently looking for an Impact Officer to support with grant making and management activity within the charity. This is a 12 month, part time contract based in Cardiff.
More info👇
careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Impac
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We're forever grateful for everything Harry did for BBC Children in Need over the years. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends 💛
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Our much loved friend and colleague Harry Gration died suddenly today. We are absolutely heartbroken to give you this news.
Tonight our hearts go out to Harry's wife Helen, their children and all of Harry's family and friends.
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The rising cost of living, the continued impact of the Covid-19 pandemic alongside existing issues are creating complex difficulties for children, young people and their families.
But thankfully, your donations have been making a difference 💛
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Enjoying the coverage? 🙌
Music is hugely important to many of our projects, whether to improve communication, boost wellbeing or as a fun way of bringing children and families together 🎶
Find out more about music therapy and join in with fun music challenges 👇
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WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO BREAK THE WORLD RECORD FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST EVER HIIT WORKOUT ON JUNE 29th! 
CAN YOU COME AND BE PART OF IT? CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE INFO: bit.ly/3sXZgzC
CAN YOU COME AND BE PART OF IT? CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE INFO: bit.ly/3sXZgzC2
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Who's looking forward to watching this weekend!?
Music is hugely important to many of our projects, whether to improve communication, boost wellbeing or as a fun way of bringing children and families together 🎶
Find out more and join in with fun music challenges 👇
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🐓 help children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing by connecting to nature and being outside.
Your donations fund their Saturday Volunteering Project, so our ambassador went to see how they help in their local community 💛
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Who's looking forward to watching this weekend!?
Music is hugely important to many of our projects, whether to improve communication, boost wellbeing or as a fun way of bringing children and families together 🎶
Find out more and join in with fun music challenges 👇
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After a lot of hard work from 10 brilliant, challenging and kind advisers who are all ambitious about accountability, we are delighted to launch The Listening Fund's Advisers' Fund, focused on radical youth leadership. More details? thelisteningfund.org Closing date 28th July.
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WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO BREAK THE WORLD RECORD FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST EVER HIIT WORKOUT ON JUNE 29th!
CAN YOU COME AND BE PART OF IT? CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE INFO: bit.ly/3sXZgzC
CAN YOU COME AND BE PART OF IT? CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE INFO: bit.ly/3sXZgzC2
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BBC Children in Need are hosting an event in Derry/Londonderry, NI today to talk about Children’s Mental Health, with speakers Siobhan O'Neill , Crisis Café , Juliet Snell from , & Dr Ray Nethercott #MovingUpstreamMentalHealth
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Happy #WorldMusicDay 🎺🎹🥁
Music is hugely important to many of our projects, whether to improve communication, boost wellbeing or as a fun way of bringing children and families together 🎶
Find out more about music therapy and join in with fun music challenges 👇
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We are so proud to be a part of the #InspiringFutures programme. With over 7,000 young people supported so far, and 73% making progress towards employability, the funding from , with #DormantAssets, and , is making an impact within our communities.
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We are so proud of the #InspiringFutures programme 💫
With nearly 8,000 young people supported so far, and 73% making progress towards employability, funding from , with #DormantAssets, and , is making an impact in our communities.
youthfuturesfoundation.org/news/inspiring
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Happy weekend 😁
Buy your very own Pudsey from the Pudsey Shop 👉 bbcchildreninneedshop.co.uk/categories/soc
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