What's happening for BBC Children in Need and are you doing anything to raise money?

Will you be doing something for Pudsey Bear this year?
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Friday 13 November is the big day for one of the most iconic charity events in the UK - BBC Children in Need.
BBC Children in Need works to support charities and organisations all around the UK that aim to improve the lives of children.
As usual, there'll be a massive night of television, with lots of celebrity stars joining in the fundraising fun - but we want to know what you're doing for BBC Children in Need this year.
Are you or your school putting on anything exciting to help raise money - maybe a bake sale, charity event or something super special?
Let us know what you're doing in the comments below.
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The One Show's Roman Kemp and Alex Jones will be helping the Challenge Squad in their epic missions
For 2026, BBC Children in Need's aim is to make sure that children have someone by their side when they need it most, and they're hoping for the appeal to be the biggest yet.
And four young people who have been supported by charities funded by BBC Children in Need have teamed up to form the Challenge Squad, taking part in special missions for the campaign.
Zoe, 16, will be dancing with the cast of High School Musical live on the big show this Friday.
Harri, 22, is getting ready to join presenter Owain Wyn Evans during the Welsh part of his big bike ride - more on that later.
Ana, 16, is taking on a huge three day kayaking challenge, after finding a way back into sport with wheelchair basketball.
And 22-year-old Serena is preparing for a live drum performance on the appeal night - she even had a masterclass from Roger Taylor, drummer for the iconic rock band Queen.

Do you think you'd be able to take on a challenge like Owain's?
But Serena isn't the only drummer to take on a big challenge for BBC Children In Need.
Radio 2's Owain Wyn Evans - who you might know from raising £2.5 million for the charity with a 24-hour 'drumathon' - has just set off for another epic mission.
He's doing a 400-mile, five-day cycling challenge through Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Owain said that "I'm absolutely not a cyclist... I think I had my stabilisers on my bike until I was about 10.
"Hopefully it can also show people that you can get back into exercise and it will do you good!"

Owain will be joined every step of the way with a Pudsey backpack to keep him company
Morning Live presenters Michelle Ackerley and Gethin Jones are also trying something they're not used to.
They're learning to play an instrument from scratch and getting a together for the Big Band Challenge, performing live on the night.
They'll be playing Tom Grennan's A Little Bit of Love - so they better get practising.
Let us know what challenge you, your friends or family are taking on in the comments below.