Children in Need

BBC Children in Need’s ambition is to create lasting, positive change across the UK for the children and young people who need it most. BBC Children in Need’s 2,200 local charities and projects work tirelessly in every corner of the UK to help children & young people overcome the additional challenges they currently face. These include supporting children who are living in poverty, providing emergency help to families in crisis, giving comfort to children feeling sad, lost and alone; helping children overcome social injustice and enabling them to feel safe and secure again.

Dogs for Autism provides training for assistance dogs for autistic people and BBC Children in Need fund the cost of specialist bonding sessions for children and their dogs including Isabella and Storm.

From a very young age, Isabella struggled with her emotions and her parents found it difficult to cope with her behaviour. Since having Storm, Isabella is able to better manage her emotions and to relax and feel less anxious.

Money raised via the R4 Appeal will support children and young people across the UK who really need it through the cost of living crisis.