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Saturday, 23 May, 1998, 15:52 GMT 16:52 UK
Pudsey bear says a big thank you
![]() Gaby Roslin co-hosted the 1997 Children In Need Appeal
Children In Need is set to announce how much money it raised in last year's appeal and all the indications are that it will break the £20m barrier.
Terry Wogan and Gaby Roslin, who fronted the appeal night in November, will unveil the figure on Sunday and will also explain where some of the money has gone. Barnet Play Association in north London is typical of the 3,000 charities which have received grants from last year's appeal fund. Special adventure playground The association has been given £23,375 to fund three specialist sessional workers who will help disabled and able-bodied children play together on a special adventure playground.
Other grants include:
Set up in 1927 The fund was set up in 1927 as a radio appeal but really took off in 1980 when it transferred to television and was given a whole evening on BBC ONE. Each year tens of thousands of people give up their time to raise money in a variety of odd ways. Many companies encourage their employees to join in - Midland Bank staff raised £500,000 last year - and BBC TV and radio stations from Shetland to the Channel Islands dedicate many hours of broadcasting. Last year for the first time Children In Need had its own website and next year people will be able to make contributions via the Internet. Making children smile
Unfortunately there are a handful of fundraisers who take advantage of Pudsey to raise money fraudulently. Children In Need staff always co-operate with the police and have procedures for checking whether money has been received from people who claim they have donated cash to the appeal. The Children In Need Spring Special can be seen on BBC One on Sunday at 4.40pm. |
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