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Kinship

Actor and ambassador for Kinship Jay Kontzle makes this week’s Radio 4 appeal on behalf of the charity.

Actor and ambassador for Kinship Jay Kontzle makes this week’s Radio 4 appeal. When parents are unable to raise their children, the charity provides help, advice and training for kinship carers in England and Wales.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week. Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0754 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘Kinship’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘Kinship’.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number: 1093975. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://kinship.org.uk/
*The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is not responsible for content on external websites

Producer: Katy Takatsuki

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Thu 9 Oct 2025 15:27

Kinship

is the leading charity in England and Wales providing support to kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents can’t. We help them tackle the practical and emotional challenges of kinship care. 

A critical decision

A critical decision
Kinship carers often have to make the life-changing decision to take in a child, or children, at a moment’s notice. Without their immediate intervention, children who are already traumatised by their experiences would be placed into care. 

Life-changing support

Life-changing support
Many kinship carers soon find themselves under huge strain. Kinship’s Family Workers offer guidance, practical support and reassurance. They help kinship carers to navigate crises, access resources for their children and keep families together.

Help us help more kinship families

Help us help more kinship families
Tailored one-to-one support for a kinship family costs around £1,400. Kinship also provides expert advice, invaluable training and compassionate peer support. Please donate today to help us keep children in the safe, loving homes they deserve.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 5 Oct 2025 07:54
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025 21:25
  • Thu 9 Oct 2025 15:27

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

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