The STV Children’s Appeal has announced that a grand total of £2,444,119 has been raised by the charity so far throughout 2025.
The sum brings the total amount raised by the Appeal since its formation in 2011 to over £39million.
Supported by broadcaster STV, in partnership with the Wood Foundation, as well as STV viewers, the Scottish Government, and a range of businesses, the STV Children’s Appeal helps children and families affected by poverty across Scotland.
This year’s fundraising drive culminated in a live show hosted by Lorraine Kelly and broadcast earlier tonight from STV’s Pacific Quay HQ in Glasgow. Lorraine met a variety of people who have either supported the Appeal or benefited from its work over the past year, including Glasgow pop duo, SAINT PHNX, whose Happy Place Workshop project travels the country providing a safe space for children to express their emotions through art and music.
Discussing how support from the STV Children’s Appeal has helped their project reach more children across the country, SAINT PHNX’s Alan Jukes told Lorraine: “We've been able to deliver 200 workshops in schools for free and we can't thank STV Children's Appeal enough.”
SAINT PHNX were joined on tonight’s programme by chart-topping singer Nathan Evans for a rousing performance of their song, ‘Happy Place’.
Reflecting on this year’s STV Children’s Appeal, Rufus Radcliffe, STV CEO and Appeal trustee, said: “We were reminded tonight, live on STV, that the work of projects supported by the STV Children’s Appeal has a truly transformative impact on thousands of children and families right across Scotland.
“Reaching such an incredible final total for 2025 is a rewarding end to another fantastic year of fundraising. The unwavering generosity of the people of Scotland – our viewers, community fundraisers, corporate partners and STV colleagues – never fails to inspire us, and we’re extremely grateful for all your support.”
The Scottish Government has been a supporter of the STV Children’s Appeal since its inception in 2011, providing up to £1 million of match funding annually.
First Minister John Swinney said: “Ending child poverty is my top priority as First Minister. Every child in Scotland deserves a decent start in life, no matter where they are from or the circumstances they’re born into.
“I am very proud that that the Scottish Government is able to support STV Children’s Appeal in improving the lives of children and families across Scotland. Our commitment to match public fund donations up to the value of £1 million will help ensure more families in really difficult circumstances receive support.”
Every penny raised by the Appeal remains in Scotland and 100% of donations go to those who need it most. Administration costs are covered by STV and by a portion of The Wood Foundation’s donation to the Appeal. The Wood Foundation has partnered with the Appeal since 2013 – this year donating £150,000, which brings the total donated throughout the partnership to almost £2 million.
Garreth Wood, MBE Chairman of The Wood Foundation, said: “The Wood Foundation supports young people across Scotland through empowering communities. We aim to ensure everyone reaches a positive destination and their full potential.
“I am inspired by the work these organisations undertake to develop young people and tackle the causes of child poverty.”
You can donate to the STV Children’s Appeal 2025 by visiting stv.tv/appeal. Watch the show on STV Player.