Do something for Children in Need

A sponsored toddle round Conwy shows even the youngest can help

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.

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

In north west Wales the Colwyn and Aberconwy Women's Aid groups received £34,444 and £12,458 respectively to support children affected by domestic violence, and the Bangor and District group was awarded £5,000.

South Gwynedd Women's Aid were granted £14,000, while Cwmni Cofis Bach in Caernarfon received £24,972 for a children's drama project.

All-Wales organisations to receive grants included the Christian Lewis Trust, which offers children bereavement support, Voices from Care and Sense UK.

Fund-raising fun at Ysgol Gogarth, Llandudno, for Children in Need

Fun and games

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

Here are just a few of the fund-raising fun and games already planned in this region.

Coleg Menai: facials and manicures, cake stall, makeovers, a dress-up five-mile fun run.

Colwyn Bay Fire Station: 15 firemen will be climbing an obstacle course of ladders and scaffolding.

Gogarth School, Llandudno: cakes, nail painting, face painting and karaoke, plus X Factor auditions for pupils and staff.

Coleg Meirion Dwyfor: staff sponsored bike ride between campuses, in Pwllheli, Glynllifon and Dolgellau.

St John's Baby & Toddler Group: sponsored toddle around Conwy town.

The Crown, Holyhead: sponsored waxing and shaving.

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