BBC Children in Need 2026 raises £38.7 million; Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and other stars also join the appeal
BBC Children in Need raised £38.7 million during its 2026 annual appeal. The event featured celebrity appearances, including Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, alongside young fundraisers and people taking on challenges for charity.
BBC Children in Need's 2026 fundraising appeal has successfully raised £38,720,170 during its annual event. The live broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer featured celebrity appearances from Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, and Anya Taylor-Joy, who participated in a prank involving presenter Rylan Clark. The charity acknowledged individuals who completed challenging fundraising activities, such as BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans, who cycled 400 miles across the UK.
The campaign, titled "Challenge Yourself 2026," encouraged people of all ages to create their own fundraising activities. The money raised will support projects and organizations that help children and young people facing various challenges, including poverty, mental health issues, and family difficulties.
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