Children in Need appeal for 2009

'We're helping Children in Need'

Hundreds of organisations are using grant money from Children in Need to help improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people.

Despite the economic conditions, the 2008 Appeal raised a record breaking £37.8m which has helped more than 700 projects across the UK.

In north east Wales more than £250,000 has been awarded to half a dozen projects in grants this year.

The groups to benefit are those that help vulnerable children and families.

In Wrexham, Home-Start has been awarded £33,532 over three years to help with transport costs to play schemes.

In Denbighshire, Rhyl Youth Action Group received £67,284 over two years to help with running costs and Women's Aid Glyndwr has been awarded £31,403 for support for children affected by domestic violence.

In Flintshire, a planned new forest school received £5,925. The school will be used by children and young people in areas of deprivation.

Save The Family was awarded £76,942 over three years for a project providing a link between the supported accommodation provided at its family homeless centre at Plas Bellin and a move to houses in local communities.

Meanwhile, Women's Aid Delyn received £31,746, the local Domestic Abuse Safety Unit has been awarded £6,322 and a Pre-School Playgroup Association referral scheme received £25,500 to provide children with special opportunities to attend their local pre-school playgroup.

This year, Friday, 20 November, marks the 30th BBC Children in Need Appeal.

For more information on how to be a part of Children In Need 2009 visit the official website.