Show your spots!

BBC Children in Need is an annual British charity organised by the BBC. Since 1980 it has raised over £500 million. In 2009, the last completed event, the charity raised over £20 million on the broadcast evening.


A mascot called 'Pudsey', a yellow teddy bear with a spotty bandage over one eye, was introduced in 1985 and has become a regular feature.

The money contributed to Children in Need is distributed to organisations supporting children in the UK aged 18 and under who have mental, physical or sensory disabilities; behavioural or psychological disorders; are living in poverty or situations of deprivation; or suffering through distress, sex abuse or neglect.

The 2010 appeal is taking place today 19th November 2010, with this years theme and slogan being 'Show Your Spots, Let's Raise Lots!'

To highlight this occasion my daughter’s school is having a non-uniform day when children can go to school either wearing something spotty (Show your spots to raise lots!) or dressed in multicoloured outfits to celebrate our differences. Throughout the day children will take part in activities to enhance their understanding of the anti-bullying theme.

In my husband’s school the teachers will dress up in funny costumes and the children will have the chance to throw wet sponges at them. I wonder how heavy will hubby's la grand dame costume will be before the end of the day!

PLEASE DONATE!

0345 7 33 22 33 OR

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/donate