BBC Children in Need 2026 fundraising activities announced

BBC Children in Need, a UK charity supporting disadvantaged children and young people, is preparing for its annual appeal in November 2026. The charity encourages families, schools, and communities to participate through various fundraising activities, including dress-up days, baking, and sponsored challenges.

In Shetland, BBC Radio Shetland will host a marathon radio broadcast and fundraising auction on Friday, 13 November. The event features over 70 auction items, such as donated flights from Loganair and various local goods. The broadcast will include live music from several artists and a program presented by local staff and students from Brae Primary School.