How much did BBC Children in Need raise in 2024?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIt's an unmissable event that never fails to bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye. BBC Children in Need is a stalwart of the TV calendar, and each year raises incredible sums of money to support children across the UK.
On Friday (November 15) the show returned for a glittering ceremony hosted by Ade Adepitan, Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Chris Ramsey, and Lenny Rush.
There were tear-jerking moments, appearances from everyone from the Strictly professionals to the Gladiators, and one huge final surprise as the hosts revealed how much money had been made. READ MORE: New images reveal what Stockport Pyramid could look like inside as it's transformed into 'luxury dining experience' Since 1980, the night has raised over one billion pounds to help support disadvantaged young people and their families in our communities.
It hit a record fundraising total in 2016, where a whopping £60 million was collected to go to fantastic charities across the nation.
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