This year Primary schools are invited to take part in Challenge Yourself for BBC Children in Need! Right now, 30% of children across the UK are affected by poverty, plus for every life changing project funded by BBC Children in Need, the charity must turn away seven. In order to keep funding organisations that offer vital help to children and their families, we need support from schools like yours.

Primary schools can join in by asking pupils and staff to come to school dressed up as superheroes, in PJS, or all in yellow, take on sponsored challenges like running and baking, and also join in this year’s live moment with the Gladiators, all to raise money for BBC Children in Need.

Your donation really does make a difference:

- £2 PAYS FOR A HYGIENE PACK for a young person affected by poverty, providing basics like toothpaste and body wash to help improve health and confidence

- £25 PAYS FOR A 1:1 SUPPORT SESSION for a young girl whose mum has died, helping her understand her feelings.

- £40 PAYS FOR ONLINE GROUP SESSIONS for 40 children affected by anxiety, helping them build confidence and develop relationships.

You can read more about the difference your fundraising makes at: https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/schools/primary-school/the-difference-your-primary-schools-fundraising-makes/