Our Radio 4 Appeal BBC Radio 4 has chosen Contact as one of its appeal charities this winter. BBC Radio 4 has chosen Contact as one of its appeal charities this winter. Broadcaster and long-time Contact supporter Jane Garvey asks listeners to donate to our vital work helping families with disabled children. LISTEN back TO THE APPEAL Read a transcript of Jane’s recording. Why we need your supportIn the video below, Jane explains why your support is so vital. This winter, thousands of families with seriously ill and disabled children won’t be able to afford to run the life-saving electrical equipment their child relies on. It costs more to raise a disabled child. And as energy prices continue to spiral, we have huge concerns about how families are going to cope. With Contact’s high-quality, independent finance advice, these families can get the help they’re entitled to – more important than ever as the cost of living crisis bites. Donate todayHelp us be there for families this winter.Donate Related Lucy and Flynn’s story Read more Fundraising With your help, we can put an end to the poverty, disadvantage and isolation experienced by families with disabled children across the… Read more Out of Energy Join us in our call to government and energy companies to help families with disabled children with their higher energy usage. Read more