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Children In Need launches with T-shirt designed by Spice Girl Emma Bunton

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Cooper-Fiske, C. (2026, September 20). Children In Need launches with T-shirt designed by Spice Girl Emma Bunton. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/pudsey-mel-giedroyc-emma-bunton-sara-cox-children-in-need-b1297714.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-20 · by Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Children In Need has launched its annual campaign with a T-shirt designed by Emma Bunton, featuring playful designs with nods to the 1990s. The initiative includes challenges such as Run With Pudsey And Joe Wicks, where participants run two miles daily for two weeks before the November 13 BBC One show. Celebrities like Sara Cox and Mel Giedroyc are encouraging public participation in various fundraising activities to support UK children and young people through the charity's projects.
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The BBC's annual Children In Need campaign launched with a T-shirt designed by Spice Girl Emma Bunton. The initiative aims to encourage public participation through challenges or donations ahead of the appeal show airing on November 13 on both BBC One and iPlayer. Joining Bunton in promoting the cause are radio presenter Sara Cox, JLS star JB Gill, and comedian Mel Giedroyc. Bunton stated that her design is intended to be playful yet supportive of an important cause while nodding to nostalgic elements from the 1990s. As part of the campaign's activities, several celebrities visited St Andrew’s Club in Westminster, a youth project funded by BBC Children In Need. Giedroyc emphasized the organization's ability to unite people for positive change in children and young people's lives across the UK.

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Children In Need launches with T-shirt designed by Spice Girl Emma Bunton The campaign will also see stars including radio presenter Sara Cox, JLS star JB Gill and comedian Mel Giedroyc call on the public to take part in a challenge or donate to the corporation’s children’s charity, ahead of the appeal show, which will air on November 13 on BBC One and iPlayer.
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🔮 Children In Need launches with T-shirt designed by Spice Girl Emma Bunton The campaign will also see stars including radio presenter Sara Cox, JLS star JB Gill and comedian Mel Giedroyc call on the public to take part in a challenge or donate to the corporation’s children’s charity, ahead of the appeal show, which will air on November 13 on BBC One and iPlayer.
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Children In Need launches with T-shirt designed by Spice Girl Emma Bunton The campaign will also see stars including radio presenter Sara Cox, JLS star JB Gill and comedian Mel Giedroyc call on the public to take part in a challenge or donate to the corporation’s children’s charity, ahead of the appeal show, which will air on November 13 on BBC One and iPlayer. asserted
which → launch → BBC
“I wanted to create something playful and positive that people would love wearing while supporting such an important cause. asserted
people → want → cause
“The T-shirt brings a sense of fun, and of course there are some nostalgic cheeky nods to the 90s. asserted
shirt → bring → 90s
I hope everyone gets behind the appeal this year, takes on a challenge and helps make a difference to children and young people across the UK.” asserted
everyone → hope → UK
As part of the launch campaign, a number of celebrities visited St Andrew’s Club in Westminster, a BBC Children in Need-funded youth project. asserted
number → visit → Need
Giedroyc said: “BBC Children in Need has an incredible ability to bring people together to make a difference for children and young people across the UK. asserted
Children → say → UK
“This year’s appeal is all about making sure every child has someone by their side when they need it most, and everyone can play a part in that. asserted
everyone → make → that
“Whether you take on a challenge, donate or support a fundraiser in your community, every contribution helps provide vital support and opportunities for young people. asserted
contribution → take → people
Let’s get behind BBC Children in Need and help make this year’s appeal the biggest yet. asserted
appeal → let → Need
” As well as taking part in a challenge, those wishing to support Children In Need can take part in Run With Pudsey And Joe Wicks, which challenges people to complete a marathon by completing two miles a day in the two weeks leading up to the appeal programme. asserted
which → take → programme
Those wishing to sign up for Challenge Yourself 2026 and start fundraising can visit bbcchildreninneed.co.uk. asserted
Those → wish → bbcchildreninneed.co.uk
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