STV is set to air a special programme on Friday 7 November, live from its Pacific Quay headquarters in Glasgow, which will highlight and celebrate the work of its charity, the STV Children’s Appeal, throughout 2025.
TV legend Lorraine Kelly – an STV Children’s Appeal trustee since its inception – will host the programme and meet a variety of people who have either supported the Appeal or benefited from its work over the past year.
Ahead of the show, Lorraine was pictured donning a kilt and scarf designed in a unique tartan print by Paisley-based family business, Houston Kiltmakers. The official STV Children’s Appeal tartan features the charity’s pink, yellow and blue colour palette and was created by the firm earlier this year to help raise money for the Appeal.
Lorraine Kelly said: "Celebrating all the fundraisers and projects involved in the STV Children's Appeal is always one of the highlights of my year - and this year will be extra special, as I'm heading to Scotland to present the Appeal Show live from STV HQ.
"I'm looking forward to meeting more incredible people from across the country, hearing their inspiring stories and learning what the work of the STV Children's Appeal means to them. Every year we're reminded that the Appeal makes an enormous difference to so many families and communities across Scotland, and it can only do that with the generous - and never taken-for-granted - donations of our lovely STV viewers."
The STV Children’s Appeal - which is supported by the Scottish Government, The Wood Foundation, a range of businesses and STV viewers - works with a range of charities across Scotland.
Friday’s show will put the spotlight on three different projects which have received support this year: Dundee Bairns, which helps children living in poverty in Dundee; TCCL, which provides support to families with children who suffer from cancer or leukaemia in Tayside and north-east Fife; and Happy Place Workshop, which travels the country providing a safe space for children to express their emotions through art and music.
The latter project was set up by Glasgow pop duo SAINT PHNX – made up of brothers Alan and Stevie Jukes – and takes inspiration from the lyrics of their song ‘Happy Place’, which are rooted in the band’s personal experience of loss and healing. SAINT PHNX will be in the studio with Lorraine to discuss the work of Happy Place Workshop, before being joined by chart-topping singer Nathan Evans for an exclusive performance.
The Appeal Show will also hear from STV presenters Sean Batty and Laura Boyd, who recently took part in an epic fundraising challenge on the Isle of Mull.
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, and First Minister John Swinney will appear on the programme to acknowledge the important work of projects supported by the Appeal.
Viewers inspired by this year’s Appeal Show will be encouraged to donate to help young people and families across the country. Every penny raised on the night 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, donating over £1.8 million to date.
The STV Children’s Appeal has raised over £37 million for children and families affected by poverty in Scotland since its formation in 2011.
Join Lorraine Kelly for The STV Children’s Appeal Show 2025 on Friday 7 November at 7pm on STV and STV Player.