Who created Red Nose Day and when did Comic Relief start?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukComic Relief’s Red Nose Day is back tonight, with a host of famous coming together to raise funds for some vital causes. The latest edition of the annual telethon will see Joel Dommett take on host duties as some of the biggest names in entertainment make viewers laugh while supporting those in need.
According to its website, Comic Relief has helped to support 11.7m people at home and abroad over a two-year period. In the UK, the charity has helped people in poverty access advice and support, and helped those who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse to access safe accommodation and specialist services.
This year, Comic Relief is tackling poverty around the world by focusing its attention on three areas: alleviating poverty’s consequences, tackling the injustices that keep people in poverty, and standing with those in poverty who are most harmed by climate change.
Funds raised will go towards causes including helping people impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and aiding those affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. READ MORE: Red Nose Day 2023: What time is on TV, who are the presenters, full line-up and Comic Relief sketches Each year, Red Nose Day is supported by some of the biggest names in entertainment, but it was also founded by some pretty big names, too.
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