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BBC Children in Need Impact Report 2026

BBC Children in Need's first ever Impact Report reveals the charity supported over 363,000 children and young people across the UK in the last grant year, funding 1,600 projects to the value of GBP 96.1 million, driven by its Change for Children framework.

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BBC Children in Need (Charity No. 802052) funds thousands of charities and projects across the UK supporting children and young people facing disadvantage, guided by its Change for Children framework.

Key Metrics

Children supported Over 363,000 children and young people supported across the UK in the last grant year
Projects funded 1,600 projects funded to the value of GBP 96.1 million, supporting the people and places that provide stability, encouragement and trusted relationships
Emotional wellbeing 124,000 children improved their emotional wellbeing through funded projects in 2024/25
Stronger relationships 117,000 children enjoyed stronger relationships, 116,000 developed greater self-belief, 80,000 grew essential skills and 48,000 became more empowered

Key Outcomes

  • 363,000 children and young people helped to navigate challenges from poverty and mental health to disability and social inequity.
  • 124,000 children improved their emotional wellbeing and 117,000 enjoyed stronger relationships through funded projects.
  • Change for Children framework driving long-term impact across mental health, poverty, social equity and family challenges, with trusted positive relationships as the golden thread.

Geography

UK-Wide

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