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The Week's Good Cause 24 January 1926

The first charity appeal in The Week's Good Cause was broadcast on 24 January 1926. The appeal raised 拢1,025 0s 7d for the National Children's Home and Orphanage. It was made by Charles C Wakefield, Bt, and C.B.E. The broadcast was timed to follow the Sunday Service and became a feature of Sunday evening radio. Charities swiftly realised the power of radio to touch a large audience.

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