What are the BBC Charity Appeals?

The BBC has two regular broadcast appeals – the Radio 4 Appeal and BBC One Lifeline Appeal. Every year 60 charities are selected to receive one of these appeals.

Radio 4 Appeal

The Radio 4 Appeal is a weekly 3 minute programme highlighting the work of a charity and appealing for donations to support its activities. The appeal aims to provide an opportunity for raising money and awareness to a variety of charities. The appeal is a fantastic way for a charity to engage with the BBC's audience.

There are 49 such appeals broadcast on Radio 4 each year, and in 2016/17 they raised over £898,827.

BBC One Lifeline Appeal

Lifeline is a monthly 10 minute programme broadcast on BBC One highlighting the work of a charity and appealing for donations to support its activities. The appeal aims to provide an opportunity for raising money and awareness to a variety of charities. The appeal is a fantastic way for a charity to engage with the BBC's audience.

There are 11 Lifeline Appeals each year and in 2016/17 they raised over £284,480.