Cookie policy

How we use cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We keep our use of cookies to a minimum and do not use advertising cookies.

At a glance

Last updated: 27 October 2026

Children in Need Fund
Registered Charity No. 287866 (England & Wales)

info@childreninneed.org.uk

These cookies are needed for the website to work and cannot be switched off. They include:

  • WooCommerce (woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart, wp_woocommerce_session_*): remember the items in your basket.
  • GiveWP (give_session_*): keeps your donation secure while you complete it.
  • WordPress (wordpress_test_cookie, wordpress_logged_in_*): used only if you log in.
  • Cookie consent: remembers your cookie choice.

When you donate or check out, our payment providers Stripe (__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid) and PayPal set cookies to prevent fraud and process your payment securely.

Our videos are embedded from YouTube in privacy-enhanced mode. YouTube does not set cookies until you choose to play a video.

We do not currently use analytics or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will ask for your consent first and update this policy.

You can change your cookie choice at any time using the cookie banner, and you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site, such as the basket and donation form, from working.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, email info@childreninneed.org.uk.