All money raised will go towards tackling holiday hunger among the UK’s most vulnerable children and could support nearly 175,000 kids this summer

Another incredible day of fundraising means almost 175,000 [174,598] vulnerable children will be supported with meals and fun activities during this year’s summer holidays thanks to yesterday’s [Thursday May 1] annual Cash for Kids Day.

Bauer Media’s charity raised £1,032,520 – a sum of money that will make a huge difference to the children and families it supports across the UK.

Whether it was biking, baking or buying a t-shirt, listeners to all Bauer brands really stepped up to make a difference yesterday.

Absolute Radio’s Bush & Richie completed their epic Everton to the Emirates bike ride; Hits Radio presenters including the Breakfast team of Fleur East, Will Best and James Barr joined schools around the country to Walk Across the World whilst the Magic Radio family got their bake on for Great British Bake Off’s Candice Brown to judge the best bake – congratulations Gok Wan!

Over on Greatest Hits Radio the day was dedicated to a Vinyl Revival with Ken Bruce chatting to artist Morgan Howell about the tees he’s designed especially for Cash for Kids Day and Kate Thornton counting down a specially commissioned chart of the Most Played Songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Last month KISS’ very own Tatum McGreal ran the London Marathon for the charity, presenters on Jazz FM raffled off tickets to Nocturne Live on the and Planet Rock continued their tradition of creating iconic limited-edition t-shirts for the cause.

Sally Aitchison MBE, Managing Director of Cash for Kids, said; “We are so grateful to everyone who has donated and helped us raise this incredible amount. I want to thank them first and foremost but also all of our brilliant presenters and the Cash for Kids team who work so hard to make this day the amazing event it is. Everyone’s support today means that we can and will make a difference to thousands of children during the school holidays who will get to experience the fun and activities so many take for granted as well as receiving a meal. Thank you.”

It’s not too late to donate – if you can help, visit cashforkids.org.uk