BBC Children in Need Stories

Powerful stories of children overcoming adversity. BBC Children in Need funds support when children need it most. Find out more at: https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/

Local Radio,40 episodes

Episodes

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York
'The power of boxing is unbelievable'
Hear how 'Off the Hook CIC' is helping young people in Scarborough.
13 Nov 2025,2 mins
North East
'I teach them secrets almost'
Roma homework clubs set to help youngsters in Newcastle and Gateshead.
13 Nov 2025,2 mins
North East
'The young people are fabulous'
Anna Foster chats to Gemma Nixon from Prudhoe Youth Project.
06 Nov 2025,4 mins
North East
'Support for people after they have lost to suicide'
Natalie Kirk tells Matt Bailey about the charity 'Billy's Lifeline'.
05 Nov 2025,6 mins
North East
'We support refugees and asylum seeking children'
Bridget Stratford manages the Action Foundation Young Lives project.
28 Oct 2025,2 mins
Humberside
'When I'm singing, I feel really happy'
Hear why Clara from Grimsby is so excited to be part of the CIN Choir.
13 Nov 2025,2 mins
Cornwall
'It's slowly helping me become a better person'
Konnect Communities helps young people caught up in the criminal justice system.
11 Nov 2025,3 mins
Bristol
The boy who found confidence through singing
10 year old Taylor from Thornbury’s love of singing helped confidence & inspired family.
10 Nov 2025,3 mins
Leicester
Supporting vulnerable young people in Highfields
The Highfields Community Association supports vulnerable young people in Leicester.
06 Nov 2025,3 mins
Leicester
Supporting youth clubs in Leicestershire
The Richard Moore Sports CIC charity empowers young people through sport.
04 Nov 2025,3 mins
Leicester
Supporting children and families in Melton
Melton's Child Contact Centre offers a space place for families to spend time together.
04 Nov 2025,3 mins
Leicester
Teddy's story
Teddy was just 6 years old when he was diagnosed with Leukaemia.
03 Nov 2025,3 mins
Leicester
'We support young people affected by cancer'
The Leicestershire Move Against Cancer charity supports young people with the disease.
03 Nov 2025,3 mins
Merseyside
"We play just like we played as kids"
Junior football club, Kirkby Town, started in 2019.
1 min
Merseyside
'I didn't have a lot until I found the 'Venny'
Speke Adventure Playground is known by kids locally as 'The Venny'.
03 Nov 2025,1 min
Merseyside
Sofia's Story
8-year-old Sofia shares how she has benefitted from the charity Caring Matters Now
30 Oct 2025,7 mins
Stoke
A chat with Chell Area Family Action Group
Lee Blakeman makes a brief stop to meet another local group who benefit from CIN money.
05 Nov 2025,2 mins
Stoke
‘SPLAT is a really kind place to be'
SPLAT provides children with activities that make them feel valued and important.
04 Nov 2025,2 mins
Stoke
A safe space for babies, toddlers and parents
Hear inside a joyfully busy Norton Community Church, as messy play begins!
04 Nov 2025,2 mins
Stoke
Why child therapy is 'horseplay' in Bucknall
Equine therapist, Maggie Falconer is brave enough to work with both animals and children.
04 Nov 2025,3 mins
Sheffield
Sheffield park staff 'look after my daughter'
Amy Garcia and Lindsey Burrow meet the Pitsmoor Adventure Playground team in Sheffield.
05 Nov 2025,5 mins
Sheffield
'I Wanted to Inspire': Karate champion’s mission
Barnsley's Vision Kicks Karate Club proves disability doesn’t define ability or ambition.
04 Nov 2025,5 mins
Birmingham & Black Country
'Young people can be themselves here'
All Stars Youth Club Vice chair, Hayley Turner, discusses the importance of their work.
05 Nov 2025,3 mins
Guernsey
Alderney Forest school teaches survival skills
We join Alderney Youth Commission at Forest School to find out how funding helps them.
05 Nov 2025,5 mins
Suffolk
'Everyone has the chance to get on the Playbus'
Dennis AKA The Ipswich Community Playbus
05 Nov 2025,3 mins
Suffolk
How the Phoebe Centre supports youngsters
They support children and young people from minority ethnic and migrant backgrounds.
04 Nov 2025,4 mins
Leeds
The inclusive play hub bringing smiles to faces
Sensory World provides vital support and play for kids with additional needs.
05 Nov 2025,4 mins
Leeds
Boxing and breakfast changing young lives
Saif Space CIC helps local youth with boxing, healthy meals, and a community cafe.
05 Nov 2025,5 mins
Somerset
'I can't even describe what 2BU has done for me'
2BU is a Somerset-based charity supporting young LGBTQ+ people.
05 Nov 2025,3 mins
Solent
'They leave speaking in sentences'
The early years support offered by Home Start Portsmouth can start with a single word.
04 Nov 2025,4 mins