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Paddy McGuinness Joins Vernon Kay to Lead BBC Children In Need 2025 Appeal as ‘Challenge Yourself’ Campaign Launches

The charity warns it can currently fund only one in six eligible projects, urging public help to close the gap.

Overview

  • The presenters were confirmed on The One Show as BBC Children In Need unveiled its nationwide Challenge Yourself drive.
  • Yellow envelopes containing 25 fundraising challenges are being distributed across schools, workplaces, shops and BBC programmes to spur participation.
  • This year’s live appeal broadcast is scheduled for Friday, November 14, 2025.
  • Paddy McGuinness raised more than £9 million with a 300-mile cycle last year, while Vernon Kay’s 2023 ultra-marathon brought in over £5 million.
  • Organisers said further details of the presenting line-up will be announced in the coming weeks.