´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need 2007
How to get involved
Do Something Different
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This year the fundraising theme is Do Something Different and all those who step up to the challenge, or pick up the phone to pledge money for the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need Appeal, will be part of a huge community of supporters that make a huge difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.
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A fundraising pack with posters, stickers and sponsor forms, advice and information on how to raise money for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need, can be downloaded at or requested on 0845 607 3333 (calls will be charged at up to 5p per minute at all times. A call set-up fee of 6p per call applies to calls from residential lines. Mobile and other providers' costs may vary).
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From dressing up, to dressing down, to baking, walking or being silent, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need wants to hear about people Doing Something Different. There's an event form on the Let Us Know section of the fundraising page and ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need fundraisers will have their very own internet-based radio station when Radio Pudsey launches on Monday 5 November.
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Pudsey products
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Details of cuddly Pudsey bears, t-shirts, mugs, diaries, phone charms, key rings and other ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need merchandise are now online at .
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Thanks to the support of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need corporate partners a huge range of bespoke merchandise will also be available to buy from Boots, Asda, Lakeland, Greggs, Costco, WHSmith, Jo Jingles and King Cole.
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The comprehensive range has something to suit every pocket and includes Pudsey ears, pyjamas, cookie cutters, a Pudsey knitting pattern, and this year's must-have Doctor Who Christmas card.
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Recycle for Pudsey
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The One Show (Mon-Fri, 7pm, ´óÏó´«Ã½ One) is asking viewers to send in old mobile handsets to raise funds for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need and encourage recycling. Look out for blue or red envelopes with Pudsey on the front, which will be inserted into local newspapers or magazines, or send old mobile phones to FREEPOST Fonebak.
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Fonebak will donate £5 to ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need for every reusable mobile received and the rest will be sent for recycling to ensure that nothing ends up in landfill.
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Pennies for Pudsey
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bmibaby cabin crew will be collecting loose change and foreign currency onboard flights while staff at Welcome Break's Corley Services are launching a 12-month Spend A Penny ... Spare A Penny campaign which invites customers using the service station toilets to donate to ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need.
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Pudsey auction
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Pudsey has once again joined forces with eBay.co.uk and people can support ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need by selling an item and donating some of the proceeds to charity (anything between 10-100%), or buying an item marked as supporting the charity.
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Auction items including Pudsey bears – signed by Orlando Bloom, the Spice Girls and David Tennant – and a pair of Rio Ferdinand's football boots will be listed from Sunday 4 November. Keep an eye on for more details.
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How to donate
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- Call 0845 733 2233.
(Calls will be charged at up to 4p per minute at all times. A call set-up fee of 6p per call applies to calls from residential lines. Mobile and other providers' costs may vary).
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- Donate online at .
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- Most banks and building societies will accept a donation for a month or two after the appeal. HSBC will accept money all year round.
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- Pay in money at the Post Office through FREEPAY 1066
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- Loose coins can be donated using the nearest Coinstar machine during the months of November or December. To find the nearest machine call 0800 328 2274 or go to .
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- Donate instantly using PayPal. Visit for more information.
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- Please do not send cash by post. Send a cheque, postal order or CAF voucher to: ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need Appeal, PO Box 1000, London W12 7WJ.
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