Whether it is going for a walk with Pudsey, holding a sponsored sandcastle building event, or taking a charity dip in the sea, it has all happened in Sunderland and County Durham over the years.
How do we know? Because we have got the archive photos to prove it and here they are.
From Hylton Red House to Richard Avenue primary schools and Redby Primary to Sunderland High School, we have it all.
So let’s re-live some great Children In Need fundraisers as we get ready for this year’s big day on November 19.
From Hylton Red House to Richard Avenue primary schools and Redby Primary to Sunderland High School, we have it all.
5. Fun fundraising at Sunderland High School
Pupils at Sunderland High School raised more than £600 for Children in Need with a whole series of events - but in which year? Get in touch and tell us more. Photo: PB
6. A fashionable fundraiser in 2011
Danielle Wass (centre) of Wass Hair, Grindon Broadway was pictured with staff Nicola Smith (left) and Samantha Bell who have riased over £350 for Children in Need, styling peoples hair wearing their pyjamas Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
7. Pudsey visits Redby Primary
Pudsey Bear was pictured visiting the pupils of Redby Primary Academy when they raised money for the charity in 2012. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
8. Building sandcastles for charity
Staff from the Seaham Sure Start centre made sandcastles on the beach for Children in Need and Yvonne Glass, Wendy Walker, Rebecca Brough and Sonia Newhouse joined in with the fun. Photo: AB