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Children in Need are the BBC’s charity and their mission is to help ensure every child in the UK is safe, happy, secure and has the opportunities they need to reach their potential.
They raise money both throughout the year and in their annual November appeal which is put to work where it’s needed most. They fund local charities and projects who help remove the barriers that are facing children and young people, so that they can thrive.
Speaking about how they use the #BeeWell data in Greater Manchester, Children in Need told us:
“Consultation through the #BeeWell survey has provided valuable data from children and young people about their lives. Young people suggested that data related to ‘stress’ is a key indicator for how they are coping, so we’ve focused on that to help increase participation in the development of BBC Children in Need regional funding priorities. Using that indicator, local poverty statistics, and comparing that with what we already fund in Greater Manchester, it has helped local staff identify geographical areas which we we may like to focus upcoming funding opportunities on.” (2023)
“The BeeWell data has become a valuable data source to help inform the North-West England funding priorities, by providing a picture of the needs of young people across Greater Manchester. We use the data alongside a range of other research and data tools to support us to ensure our funding priorities in the North-West reflect the needs of young people. The neighbourhood dashboards are also useful to support us to identify areas of need so that BBC Children in Need can continue its strategic focus on supporting children where they need us most.” (2025)
