The BBC provides the opportunity for charities to have an appeal broadcast on BBC Radio 4 or BBC One Lifeline to audiences across the UK. These access appeals demonstrate the range of work charities do to benefit people and our planet, both in the UK and internationally. The BBC’s aim is to support a wide range of UK charities in raising much-needed funds and awareness of their work.
Who is eligible
- You must be a UK charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
- If your work is in the UK, it must benefit more than one of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Preference will be given to charities which can demonstrate UK-wide scope and significance.
- If your work is international you must be able to demonstrate that you are having a national impact across one or more low or middle-income countries.
- It must be at least 3 years since your charity last broadcast a Radio 4 or Lifeline appeal It must be at least 1 year since any unsuccessful application by your charity for a Radio 4 or Lifeline appeal
- You must be able to provide at least one set of audited or independently examined financial statements and up-to-date management accounts within a 3 month period.
Key dates
- 4th September 2026
- 7th December 2026
- 1st March 2027
Visit the BBC Charity Appeals website for full eligibility details and application guidance.
