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Child Poverty Action Group

Writer Armando Iannucci makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Child Poverty Action Group.

Writer Armando Iannucci makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Child Poverty Action Group. The charity works to relieve child poverty, including supporting schools to identify and remove barriers that can stop children from fully participating in school life.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week.
Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0754 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘Child Poverty Action Group'.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘Child Poverty Action Group'.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number: 294841; in Scotland SC039339. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://cpag.org.uk/
*The Âé¶¹Éç is not responsible for content on external websites

Producer: Katy Takatsuki

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3 minutes

On radio

Sun 20 Sep 2026 07:54

Child Poverty Action Group

More than one in four children in the UK are growing up in poverty*.  It doesn’t have to be like this. is a charity that works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.

Cost of the school day

Cost of the school day
If your family doesn’t have enough money, school life can be filled with worry – missing out on the school trip or being able to afford equipment for subjects. When children can’t take part, they don’t have the same opportunities to learn.

Overcoming financial barriers to education

Overcoming financial barriers to education
At Seven Kings School in east London, CPAG has helped the school identify practical ways to reduce barriers to education.  The school has made changes to reduce costs for students, to help ensure every child can take part in school life.

How you can help

How you can help
We want every child to have a good start in life, and be able to make the most of the school day. Your donation can help remove the barriers that poverty can place in the way of learning.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 20 Sep 2026 07:54
  • Sun 20 Sep 2026 21:25
  • Thu 24 Sep 2026 15:27

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