YOUNGSTERS, families, schools and businesses across Worcester have put their foot forward to raise vital funds for Children in Need.

Youngsters across the city went into school on Friday morning (November 15th) donning colourful spot-covered outfits and the trademark Pudsey Bear ears. 

Others completed challenges, bake sales and other fundraising activities to raise vital cash for the charity, which supports children who need it. 

Several youngsters at Hanley Swan Primary School decided to mark Children in Need by wearing matching 'Team Pudsey' t-shirts.

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Victoria and Kyra Westcott, aged 11 and nine and from Warndon, went one step further and donned Pudsey onesies. 

Boden Ren, aged just four, put on his spotted face paint for Pudsey, while ten-year-old Willow-Rose went to school in her handmade Children in Need t-shirt.

Currently, Children in Need is only able to fund one in eight organisations that ask for help. 

A spokesperson for BBC Children in Need said: "Children across the UK are facing greater challenges than ever, with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression rising, and high levels of poverty leading to inequality and lack of opportunity.

"Many children are simply carrying a load that’s too heavy to manage alone, so this year, we are asking you to help make life lighter for children."

Children in Need took place on the BBC last night and was hosted by Ade Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Chris Ramsey and Lenny Rush. 

Those tuning into the BBC were treated to a Strictly Come Dancing special featuring Emmy Award-winning worldwide children's TV sensation Bluey, a sketch from hit comedy Outnumbered and a CBeebies bedtime story read by Academy Award-winning actor Gary Oldman. 

Donations to Children in Need will fund nearly 1,500 charities and children’s projects to the value of £91.5 million.