BBC Charity Appeals

30/07/2026

Follow the link below to watch Eddie Marsan present this month’s BBC Lifeline appeal for Tourettes Action. Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition characterised by involuntary movements and sounds known as tics. Tourettes Action is the UK's leading charity supporting people living with Tourette syndrome and their families. Through practical advice, support services, advocacy, education and awareness campaigns, the charity works to reduce stigma, improve understanding and ensure that no one affected by Tourette syndrome has to face it alone: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002zl0h

30/07/2026

Model and ambassador David Gandy presents this week’s BBC Radio 4 on behalf of Over The Wall Camp. The charity provides free residential camps for children living with serious illnesses and disabilities, as well as their families. Children like Tobi, who was born with sickle-cell disease and suffered a heart attack and stroke when he was 10. Once recovered, he and his family enjoyed a much-needed break at an Over The Wall family camp. Hear how this holiday brought the family together and provided some respite for mum Cordelia by tuning in this Sunday 02/08/2026 at 0754 and 2125 or listen again after broadcast here:

Model David Gandy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Over the Wall Camp

23/07/2026

Dame Ellen MacArthur presents this week’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. EMCTrust takes young people recovering from cancer on sailing and outdoor adventures, helping them rebuild their confidence and look to the future with hope. Ellen shares the story of Tegan, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma while at university. Although her treatment was successful, she struggled with the lasting impact of cancer.
Hear how a sailing trip with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust changed Tegan’s perspective by tuning in this Sunday 26th July at 0754 and 2125 or listen again after broadcast here:

Dame Ellen MacArthur makes the Radio 4 Appeal for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

17/07/2026

Journalist and author Rory Cellan-Jones presents this week’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Parkinson’s UK. The charity supports people living with Parkinson’s and is working with the NHS to fund more specialist Parkinson’s nurses across the UK.
Rory, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2019, shares the story of Hugh, who struggled to access specialist support after his diagnosis. After moving home to be closer to a Parkinson’s nurse, Hugh finally received the expert advice and care he needed to manage his condition and maintain his independence. Hear more about Hugh’s story and the work of the charity by tuning in this Sunday 19th July at 0754 and 2125 or listen again after broadcast here:

Journalist Rory Cellan-Jones makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Parkinson's UK.

09/07/2026

Patron of the Prison Radio Association, Louis Theroux presents this week’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity. Radio Association runs National Prison Radio, a station broadcasting across prisons in England and Wales, providing information, support and a sense of connection to people in custody. Based on the true story of former prisoner Ali, Louis shares how discovering National Prison Radio during his sentence gave him hope for the future. Hear more about his story by tuning in this Sunday 12/07/2026 at 0754 and 2125 or listen again after broadcast here:

Louis Theroux makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Prison Radio Association.

01/07/2026

Trustee David Hall, father of 10 year old Monty who is blind, presents the BBC Radio 4 appeal on behalf of Living Paintings The charity creates tactile and audio described picture books from popular children's titles. These are loaned through a free nationwide postal library to over 5,000 visually impaired children from across the UK. Hear how Monty has benefited from the library service by tuning in this Sunday 5th July at 0754 + 2125 or listen after broadcast here:

Trustee David Hall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Living Paintings Trust.

25/06/2026

Poet and writer Lemn Sissay presents this week's BBC Radio 4 appeal on behalf of NYAS, National Youth Advocacy Service
The charity supports care-experienced children and young people in England and Wales. Lemn tells the story of care leaver Louis, not his real name, who was matched with volunteer John through NYAS’s Side-by-Side programme. Here how John helped Louis with his transition into adulthood and became a friend by tuning in this Sunday 28th June at 0754 + 2125 or listen after broadcast here:

Poet Lemn Sissay makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Youth Advocacy Service

18/06/2026

Adventurer Amar Latif presents this week's BBC Radio 4 appealon behalf of Rafiki Thabo Foundation. The charity supports around four hundred and fifty scholars each year from Kenya, Uganda and Lesotho, paying for education for young people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford it. Amar shares the inspirational story of Ayiesa Ohese. Born into poverty and unable to join his friends in school, young Ayiesa self-studied for school exams and with Rafiki Thabo’s support graduated from university. Learn more about Ayiesa’s life now by tuning in this Sunday 21st June at 0754 + 2125 or listen again after broadcast here:

Patron Amar Latif makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Rafiki Thabo Foundation.

11/06/2026

Actor Dame Harriet Walter presents this week's BBC Radio 4 appeal on behalf of Refugee Action. The charity provides support including food, housing and legal advice to refugees arriving in the UK. Harriet shares the story of ‘Saeed’ (not his real name), a journalist who fled threats against his young son, and arrived in the UK with very little. Hear how the support offered by Refugee Action helped him and his son build a new life here. Tune in this Sunday 14th June 0754 + 2125 or listen after broadcast here:

Actor Harriet Walter makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Refugee Action.

04/06/2026

Beneficiary Lydia Beech presents this week’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Amber Trust The charity supports blind and partially sighted children with their musical development and education. It supported Lydia from the age of 10 to 19, paying for her singing and braille music lessons, and helping her become an accomplished singer and performer. Here more about her story and the work of the charity by tuning in this Sunday 7th June at 0754 and 2125 or listen again after broadcast here:

Beneficiary Lydia Beech makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Amber Trust