Children in Need appeal for 2009

The campaign helps thousands of children each year

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.

Nearly £60,000 has been awarded to three projects which serve Suffolk - in Lowestoft, Thorndon and Stetchworth.

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.

For more details on the Suffolk projects which have benefited from grants read a where the money went feature.