BBC Charity Appeals - How to apply for an Appeal

How to apply for an Appeal

Applying for a BBC Charity Appeal Broadcast

• Radio 4 and Lifeline: deadline 8 January 2010
• Blue Peter: 2009/10 Appeal:closed
  2010/11 Appeal: awaiting details
• BBC Wales National Appeals: applications open Spring 2010
• BBC Northern Ireland National Appeals
• BBC Scotland National Appeals
• England: Appeals on BBC Local Radio
• The Grace Wyndham Goldie (BBC) Trust Fund

Radio 4 and Lifeline

The BBC's UK-wide broadcast appeals are made weekly on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday mornings and evenings and monthly on BBC One on Lifeline. The Radio 4 appeal is repeated on Thursday afternoons and there is usually a repeat of Lifeline during the following week.

Download an application form (Microsoft Word file, 209kb), or write to
BBC Charity Appeals Office
Room 5126
White City
201 Wood Lane
London W12 7TS

Email: charityappeals@bbc.co.uk
Website: bbc.co.uk/charityappeals

General information on applying for a Radio 4 or Lifeline Appeal. (PDF file, 22kb)

Blue Peter

The deadline for charities to apply for the 2009/10 Blue Peter Appeal has now passed however the 2009/10 Guidelines are still online as charities may find them useful as they are indicative of the type of information which will be required from charities wishing to apply for the 20010/11 Blue Peter Appeal. Information for charities interested in taking part in the Blue Peter Appeal.

National Appeals

In addition to the UK-wide broadcast appeals, there are periodical national appeals in Wales and Northern Ireland. Applications from charities whose work is focused on these nations are considered at regular intervals by the respective National Appeals Advisory Committees.

BBC Northern Ireland National Appeals

BBC Northern Ireland allocates broadcast opportunities to local charities on the basis of recommendations from the Northern Ireland Appeals Advisory Committee. These include dedicated slots on local television and radio and make use of two regionalised versions of the network Lifeline programme. For more information contact:

The Appeals Organiser
Room G16
BBC Broadcasting House
Ormeau Avenue
Belfast BT2 8HQ

Tel: 028 9033 8000

BBC Scotland National Appeals

BBC Scotland discontinued regular appeals in 2000 due to lack of demand. This followed consultations with the voluntary sector in Scotland. However, should there be a request, the Scotland Appeals Advisory Committee would consider it and make a recommendation to broadcasting colleagues. For further information, write to:

Fraser Falconer
National Co-ordinator, BBC Children in Need
Room G10
BBC Scotland
Pacific Quay
Glasgow

Telephone: 0141 332 6330

England: Appeals on BBC Local Radio

BBC Local Radio stations broadcast information about charities and also appeals. Local charities working in a single area should contact the Managing Editor of their BBC Local Radio station. A list of BBC Local Radio stations can be found here.

The Grace Wyndham Goldie (BBC) Trust Fund

The Grace Wyndham Goldie (BBC) Trust Fund was created in memory of Grace Wyndham Goldie. It provides assistance for people currently or previously in broadcasting, their children and dependants. Find out more about the The Grace Wyndham Goldie (BBC) Trust Fund.