# How to apply for a BBC charity appeal broadcast

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2010/04/13/how-apply-bbc-charity-appeal-broadcast/
- Published: 2010-04-13T09:37:29+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

While Comic Relief/Sport Relief and BBC Children in Need tend to gain most coverage
in terms of the BBC’s support for charities, there are a number of opportunities
for promoting a charity and its need for funding via the BBC. Indeed, there are 
probably more than you were aware of, so do explore the BBC’s list at

www.bbc.co.uk/charityappeals/apply/

As well as the obvious opportunities such as Radio 4 and Lifeline, together with
the much sought-after Blue Peter appeal, there are also national appeals specific
to BBC Wales, BBC Northern Ireland, and BBC Scotland. There are also opportunities
throughout England on BBC Local Radio.

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There is even a grant-making trust associated with the BBC, the Grace Wyndham Goldie(
BBC) Trust Fund, but this provides assistance only for people currently or previously
in broadcasting, their children and dependants.

It is not just the big national charities that get the chance to promote their appeals
via Lifeline and the other appeal opportunities. A quick look at the [list of recent Lifeline appeals](http://www.bbc.co.uk/charityappeals/programmes/lifeline)
shows a wide range of charities.

While income from these appeals does seem to vary considerably, the BBC points out
that “each year, BBC audiences raise around £100m, benefiting hundreds of charities
across the UK and overseas”.

www.bbc.co.uk/charityappeals/

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