Broadcast Appeals on BBC Northern Ireland (2023-24)

Broadcast Appeals provide an opportunity for local charities to describe their work and/or to make an appeal for volunteers or funds. These short programmes are broadcast throughout the year on BBCNI radio and television and are also featured on our dedicated website – bbc.co.uk/niappeals. All Broadcast Appeals are produced with technical and editorial support from the BBC. 

Applications are now being invited for upcoming Broadcast Appeal slots on local television and radio. These opportunities will be available from September 2023 onwards. Applicant organisations should operate, or provide benefits for, people on a region-wide or sub-regional basis and have good accountability arrangements in place for their work.  Applicants should additionally be able to demonstrate how they will use their Appeal opportunity and what they hope it might achieve. Broadcast Appeals are intended to reflect different types of charitable activity and support needs. They cannot be used for campaigning or lobbying purposes.

Applications will be reviewed by the BBC’s Expert Advisory Group (Appeals). It provides advice to BBCNI management on a range of issues affecting the community and voluntary sectors.

Application forms and assessment criteria for Broadcast Appeal slots are attached.  They can also be obtained by contacting Paula Gilmurray on 07813968839 or by email [email protected]. Completed application forms should be submitted no later than 5pm on Monday 19 June, 2023.

Broadcast Appeals on BBCNI – Short Briefing Session

Our short, c75mins briefing session will provide some useful advice on the application process (including the information that we’ll need about your organisation, its work and governance) and what makes a successful Appeal on BBC radio or television.

Thursday 8 June 2023, 10.30am – 11:45am, Broadcasting House, Belfast

Pre-registration is required. To confirm attendance, or to find out more about this event, please telephone Paula Gilmurray on 07813968839 or contact us by email at [email protected].