91Èȱ¬ THREE opens its doors to Celebrity Scissorhands Academy
Information on 91Èȱ¬ Children in Need
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The UK's best-loved bear and the help he gives to millions
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Since 1980, 91Èȱ¬ Children in Need has raised more than £400m for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.
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This year's appeal night, on Friday 17 November 2006, is promising to be bigger and better than ever!
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Sir Terry Wogan, Natasha Kaplinsky, Fearne Cotton and, of course, Pudsey Bear host the star-studded extravaganza which regularly pulls in more than 11 million viewers.
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Last year's total was a phenomenal £33.2m, which was distributed to more than 1,500 voluntary organisations and registered charities across the country.
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From Shetland to St Helier, all 91Èȱ¬ TV regions and radio stations pull together in this massive fund-raising effort.
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Every single penny donated to the appeal goes directly to help a child or young person in need.
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All year round, the team of grant officers and assessors work to ensure that donations go to projects and causes that will make a real difference.
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From funding the salary for a vital trained trauma counsellor, to buying a valuable piece of equipment for a group of children with severe disabilities, every pound the public give is targeted to where it's needed most.
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Each year, the public make it possible for Children In Need to provide practical and lasting support to thousands of youngsters, including those who have experienced homelessness, neglect, abuse or poverty and those who have encountered serious illnesses, disabilities, psychological disorders or addictions.
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From sponsored silences to marathon runs, the charity would not be possible without the incredible support of the general public.
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This year's theme of Make It Count is already capturing the imagination of schools, workplaces and community groups up and down the country as they pull out all the stops for Pudsey.
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Children in Need is thrilled to have the support of 91Èȱ¬ THREE for this year's appeal and thank all those involved in Celebrity Scissorhands for raising thousands of pounds for a great cause.
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For a fundraising pack call 0845 607 333 or visit bbc.co.uk/pudsey.
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To make a donation call 0845 733 2233.
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