BBC Children in Need helps children and young people in the UK .

Some have encountered violence at home, neglect, homelessness or sexual abuse. And others have experienced serious illnesses, or profound disabilities from a very young age.

Some have been unable to realise their full potential at school or socially because of the disadvantages they have faced. Read our case histories .

Each year the money raised by BBC Children in Need is divided up and distributed to organisations around the UK . These organisations help by providing effective and practical ways to improve children's lives.

Every organisation has its own way of helping. For more information about the kinds of organisations we support, how they help, and what they use our money for, click on http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/aboutus/support.shtml

Registered Charity No: 802052