BBC Children in Need
@BBCCiN
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We’re There For the UK’s Children and Young People
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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!
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2. They open doors to arts, sports & learning opportunities that many young people simply wouldn’t have access to otherwise. Every child deserves the chance to thrive. Find a local project offering support in your community here:
bbcchildreninneed.co.uk
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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
Survey says children avoiding subjects such as geography and languages because of fears about extra costs
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⚽ @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:
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⚽ 🎉 @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:
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Our Schools Ambassador Joe Wicks is launching a new set of fun five minute workout series for kids called Activate to help keep kids active during the holidays and help promote mental health. Find the first episode now on The Body Coach's YouTube channel. #ActivateWithJo
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Help us to raise money for vital children's projects by bidding in a celebrity auction on Saturday 5th July when @TimWeeks720 will be hammering our profits for two teams of well-known comedians. Go to https://t.co/B1fcy4HgxA now and click on the link to register, browse & bid 🧸
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🚨 We've got BIG news coming your way this week - details of how YOU can take part in our fundraising auction for @BBCCiN on July 5 raising 💷 for children's projects across the UK. You can bid for items bought by 2️⃣ teams of comedians and many more that money can't normally buy!
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Pause. Spot. Share. 💛 We've developed The Pudsey Pause with clinical psychologist @drjuliesmith. It’s a simple three step tool to help parents start daily conversations with the children in their lives. Find out more at https://t.co/GhHzb0idep
#BBCWellbeing
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Some children carry more than others. But you can help their mental health challenges feel lighter. https://t.co/CfmlzQwh5f
#BBCWellbeing
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If there’s someone who really makes a difference in your community, give them the recognition they deserve. Nominate them for a BBC Make a Difference Award. See a full list of categories and our terms: https://t.co/pvDjhxY4uy Nominations are open until 5pm on Monday 31/03/2025.
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@MOVEcharity worked closely with Grace to access the benefits of exercise following her treatment and supported her in building up her physical and mental strength https://t.co/0CVCR1kPja
Cancer has had a huge impact on Grace's life. She received help from @BBCCiN and is now keen to give back 💛 @PaddyMcGuinness reveals her challenge… To donate to #TheOneShow Challenge Squad in support of BBC Children in Need 2024 Appeal, go to https://t.co/zvxpFgPKL8
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Grace, a @BBCTheOneShow 2024 Challenge Squad member, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma just days after her 16th birthday. Treatment was extensive and included a stem-cell transplant, immunotherapy, an operation to remove the tumour and chemotherapy
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Today on World Cancer Day, we recognise the amazing projects we fund that support children and young people undergoing and recovering from cancer treatment, including @MOVEcharity
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Access to youth services can make all the difference in the trajectory of young lives. Watch here for how BBC Children in Need funded project Epic Partners empower young people in the local community to regain direction and control of their lives.
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Youth work is a powerful and preventative tool to help give young people the sense of security and confidence to realise their full potential. 30% of our current portfolio is dedicated to youth work, we currently fund 400 projects to the value of £22.8 million.
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As the UK’s largest independent funder of youth work, we know the huge role a youth worker can play in addressing the underlying reasons that may make a young person feel the need to carry a knife.
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Idris Elba returned to our screen’s this week with the BBC One documentary Our Knife Crime Crisis. Elba explores the correlation of youth work and early intervention in decreasing the rates of youth violence.
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Discover the local projects we fund near you: https://t.co/ThWsIfFoZk
bbcchildreninneed.co.uk
Find out how BBC Children in Need make a difference the lives of children and young people across the UK and view our annual report.
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