Updates

Hope’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal

April 29, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected to record a BBC Radio 4 Appeal, to raise vital funds to help us continue supporting children and young people when a loved one is seriously ill. It will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 17th May at 07.54 and 21.25, followed by a repeat on Thursday 21st May at 15.27.

Earlier this month we met comedian, writer and actor Ashley Storrie to record the appeal, which focuses on Liberty; Liberty’s sister India was diagnosed with a brain tumour when Liberty was just 15. Like so many of the young people we support, she struggled with loneliness and friends who had no experience of what she was facing.

Liberty found understanding and friendship when she came along to our youth sessions and trips, which she continued to attend after India sadly died – and now, her story is being told through the appeal.

“Every single one of our young people is going through something so difficult, which most adults would struggle to cope with,” said Fundraising Manager Louise Dockstader. “Liberty’s is just one of so many stories we could have shared, stories which show the impact our service has on the families who come through our doors.”

Presenter Ashley, who has her own experience of family illness and bereavement after her mum died of ovarian cancer, really resonated with the work we do and recorded this message:

One of Hope’s funders, The Brailsford Charity, has provided match funding for the first £5,000 of donations to the appeal.

You can hear the appeal on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 17th May at 07.54 and 21.25, followed by a repeat on Thursday 21st May at 15.27.