Children In Need 2015

For the 35th year, the all-night charity extravaganza that is Children in Need is back on our screens. This year's star-studded gala appeal show is on BBC One from 7.30pm-10pm, on Friday November 13. It comes straight after The One Show’s Children in Need special (BBC One, 7pm-7.30pm). Following the appeal show, the campaign continues on BBC Two (10pm-10.30pm), returning later to BBC One (10.40pm-2am).

It’s already possible to donate by text message. Donors can text “PADDLE” to 70701 to give £1, “GIVE” to 70705 to donate £5, or “GIVE” to 70710 for £10. Text messages cost £1, plus the standard network message rate. These lines remain upon until January 31, so there’s plenty of time to donate after the show.

If you prefer to donate by post, then send a cheque, postal order or CAF voucher (but not cash) to “BBC Children in Need Appeal, PO Box 648, Salford, M5 0LB”. Alternatively, you can donate online by card or Paypal through the Children in Need website.

Anyone who wants to get a little more involved can order or download a fundraising pack from the Children in Need website, and start their own charity campaign.