BBC Charity Appeals

BBC Charity Appeals The BBC provides the opportunity for charities to have an appeal broadcast on BBC Radio 4 or BBC One Lifeline to audiences across the UK.

In 2021/22 it helped raise almost £120 million. To find out more and apply visit bbc.co.uk/charityappeals/

Journalist Afua Hagan presents this week’s Radio 4 appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK. Opportunity Interna...
07/05/2026

Journalist Afua Hagan presents this week’s Radio 4 appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK. Opportunity International UK offers training courses in countries including Uganda and Rwanda, providing people with skills to start their own businesses, and move away from poverty. Afua shares the story of Amama who worked as a kayayei in Accra before she took part in a skills training programme. Today, Amama is a successful businesswoman, supporting her family and employing others. Hear how this happened with the support of Opportunity International UK by tuning in this Sunday 10th May at 0754 and 2125 or listen again after broadcast here:

Afua Hagan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK

KT Tunstall presents this week's BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People). The ch...
01/05/2026

KT Tunstall presents this week's BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People). The charity supports more than 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or experience tinnitus. People like Charlotte, who lost hearing in both ears and found life and work overwhelming. With the help of RNID, she says her world has come alive. You can hear Charlotte's story on Sunday 3 May at 07.54 and 21.25 and on Thursday 7 May at 15.27.

KT Tunstall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of RNID

Patron Hugh Bonneville presents this week's BBC Radio 4 appeal on behalf of National Youth Theatre. The charity takes d...
24/04/2026

Patron Hugh Bonneville presents this week's BBC Radio 4 appeal on behalf of National Youth Theatre. The charity takes drama into hundreds of schools, arts centres and community venues across the UK every year, providing acting courses and industry training. Hear how the NYT opened the door to a creative career for Hugh, and others, by tuning in this Sunday 26th April at 0754 + 2125 or listen again on BBC Sounds:

Hugh Bonneville makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the National Youth Theatre

Ambassador and trustee for the Born Free Foundation Jenny Seagrove presents this week’s Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the ...
10/04/2026

Ambassador and trustee for the Born Free Foundation Jenny Seagrove presents this week’s Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity. The foundation was created in 1984 by the stars of the film “Born Free”, Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers, and works to protect lions. Jenny tells the story of young lioness Sahara, who lives in Meru National Park in the Northern Highlands of Kenya. She was a large cub when Born Free’s team spotted her, limping badly, an arrow driven straight through her hind leg. Hear how the Born Free Foundation team on the ground worked to save her by tuning in this Sunday April 12th at 0754 + 2125 or listen after broadcast here:

Jenny Seagrove makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Born Free Foundation

Follow the link below to watch Julie and Rosa HesmondHalgh present this month’s BBC Lifeline appeal for Ovarian Cancer A...
03/04/2026

Follow the link below to watch Julie and Rosa HesmondHalgh present this month’s BBC Lifeline appeal for Ovarian Cancer Action. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of gynecologic cancers and around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the UK. Ovarian Cancer Action are a charity determined to fund better treatment and live-saving research. They are a passionate team dedicated to working towards a brighter future for those with a diagnosis.

Julie Hesmondhalgh and her niece present an appeal on behalf of Ovarian Cancer Action.

Broadcaster and vice president of The Leprosy Mission Pam Rhodes presents this week’s Radio 4 appeal on behalf of the ch...
03/04/2026

Broadcaster and vice president of The Leprosy Mission Pam Rhodes presents this week’s Radio 4 appeal on behalf of the charity. Leprosy can be cured with a mixture of antibiotics but in some places, like Africa and Asia, a lack of knowledge about the disease, poverty and stigma, mean people often hide their symptoms. Pam tells the story of one twelve-year-old girl from a rural village in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Two years ago, strange patches appeared on her skin and leprosy went on to attack her body. It was only after being diagnosed and treated at a Leprosy Mission hospital that she’s now on the road to recovery. Hear more about this ancient disease, and how the charity is working to combat it, by tuning in this Sunday 5th April at 0754 + 2125 or listen after broadcast here:

Broadcaster Pam Rhodes makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Leprosy Mission

Maxine Peake presents this week's BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Amos Trust. The human rights charity challenges social...
28/03/2026

Maxine Peake presents this week's BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Amos Trust. The human rights charity challenges social injustice and gender inequality, building hope and working with innovative local partners to create long lasting change. In this weeks' appeal you'll hear Dira's story and how the charity helped her to rebuild her life after she lost both her parents and sister to HIV. You can listen on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 29th March and Thursday 2nd April and through this link:

Maxine Peake makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Amos Trust.

Ben Phelps supporter of Bone Cancer Research Trust presents this week’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity, and...
13/03/2026

Ben Phelps supporter of Bone Cancer Research Trust presents this week’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity, and in memory of his daughter Beth. She was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a form of bone cancer, and died when she was just 12. He now fundraises for the charity, which aims to save lives and improve outcomes through research. Hear more about Beth and how the charity is funding tissue sample collection, which underpins research by tuning in this Sunday 15th March at 0754 + 2125 or listen after broadcast here:

Supporter Ben Phelps makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bone Cancer Research Trust.

Actor Toby Jones presents this week's BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Action Syria. The charity supports education for ...
06/03/2026

Actor Toby Jones presents this week's BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Action Syria. The charity supports education for Syrian children by rebuilding schools affected by conflict, and supports teacher salaries, provides transport to get children to school, and offers psychosocial care to young people. Toby tells the story of Limar who returned to school after years of displacement. But the building she’d hoped to learn in was in a state of disrepair. Hear how Action Syria restored her school by tuning in this Sunday 8th March at 0754 + 2125 or listen after broadcast here:

Actor Toby Jones makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Action Syria.

Supporter of Build It International Liseli Sumbwanyambe presents this week’s Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity. I...
04/03/2026

Supporter of Build It International Liseli Sumbwanyambe presents this week’s Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity. It equips young people in Zambia with construction skills that help them secure jobs and support their families. Liseli tells the story of Catherine who helped refurbish Malundu School in rural Zambia, where she attended as a child, after being trained in construction. Hear more on Thursday at 1527 on BBC Radio 4 or you can listen now here:

Supporter Liseli Sumbwanyambe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Build It International

Ambassador for Samaritans Scarlett Moffatt presents this week’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity. Founded wi...
13/02/2026

Ambassador for Samaritans Scarlett Moffatt presents this week’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity. Founded with a single telephone in 1953, it now answers millions of calls each year, offering free, confidential support to anyone in crisis or feeling suicidal. Scarlett shares the moving story of Leyla who made a call to Samaritans that helped change the course of her life. Hear what happened by tuning in this Sunday 15th Feb at 07.54 + 21.25 or listen after broadcast here:

Ambassador Scarlett Moffatt makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Samaritans.

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