Sir Lenny Henry Named Comic Relief Honorary Life President

Sir Lenny Henry Named Comic Relief Honorary Life President May 31, 2017

Comic Relief has appointed Sir Lenny Henry and former CEO Kevin Cahill CBE as the charity’s first Honorary Life Presidents, in recognition of the crucial role they played establishing Comic Relief and their ongoing support for the organisation as it prepares for the future. More
Red Nose Day - £73,026,234 Raised So Far

Red Nose Day - £73,026,234 Raised So Far Mar 29, 2017

The current Red Nose Day 2017 total stands at a jaw-dropping £73,026,234 and Comic Relief couldn’t have done it without the great British public coming together and showing, once again, their incredible generosity over the past few weeks. More
Red Nose Day Returns On Friday, March 24

Red Nose Day Returns On Friday, March 24 Mar 23, 2017

Red Nose Day is coming up on Friday 24th March and you know what that means: a night of comedy like no other. More
Comic Relief And Oxfam Join Forces To Celebrate International Women’s Day

Comic Relief And Oxfam Join Forces To Celebrate International Women’s Day Mar 7, 2017

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, Comic Relief and Oxfam have joined forces to put on a unique comedy gig at the Leicester Square Theatre on Thursday 8th March. More
Ed Sheeran Leads A Host Of Huge Names Supporting Red Nose Day

Ed Sheeran Leads A Host Of Huge Names Supporting Red Nose Day Feb 1, 2017

Superstar Ed Sheeran is amongst a whole host of comedians and celebrities getting involved in this year’s Red Nose Day on Friday 24 March, to help transform lives here at home in the UK and across Africa. More
Sport Relief Weekend Raises Over £55 Million

Sport Relief Weekend Raises Over £55 Million Mar 23, 2016

Sport Relief has raised over £55,444,906 following its massive weekend of television in the UK. More
Get Ready For Sport Relief Weekend

Get Ready For Sport Relief Weekend Mar 16, 2016

The Sport Relief Weekend is kicking off with a stellar line-up of sport and entertainment stars bringing viewers an unmissable evening of entertainment broadcast live from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Friday 18th March. More
Stars Help Save The Children Celebrate A Night Of Motown

Stars Help Save The Children Celebrate A Night Of Motown Mar 7, 2016

Last week, Save the Children held A Night of Motown at the Roundhouse in London. More
Idris Elba To Join Star-Studded Sport Relief TV Special

Idris Elba To Join Star-Studded Sport Relief TV Special Jan 15, 2016

Sport Relief can today announce exciting new details about this year’s campaign, including Idris Elba donning his infamous Luther coat to uncover a serious case of hilarity in an unmissable sketch. More
The Rainforest Foundation UK Launches Annual 12 Days Of Christmas Auction

The Rainforest Foundation UK Launches Annual 12 Days Of Christmas Auction Nov 17, 2015

The Rainforest Foundation UK is currently holding its annual 12 Days of Christmas auction, offering one of a kind experiences, fashion, art and celebrity goodies. More
Stars Call For Equality For Mental Health

Stars Call For Equality For Mental Health Nov 2, 2015

A number of stars have signed an open letter calling for the UK Government to help reduce the suffering of those with mental ill health by increasing investment into the provision of mental health services. More
Lenny Henry Receives Knighthood

Lenny Henry Receives Knighthood Jun 26, 2015

Comic Relief co-founder Lenny Henry has received a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. More
Comic Relief Raises Record Amount On Red Nose Day

Comic Relief Raises Record Amount On Red Nose Day Mar 16, 2015

Comic Relief – Face the Funny on BBC One on Friday night has raised a record breaking £78,082,988 so far – taking the total amount raised by Comic Relief to £1,047,083,706. More
Who Will Be Comic Relief's National Treasure?

Who Will Be Comic Relief's National Treasure? Mar 11, 2015

The nation’s best-loved celebrities will be joining forces in a must-see sketch for this year’s Red Nose Day. More
Stars Back Comic Relief: Operation Health

Stars Back Comic Relief: Operation Health Mar 9, 2015

The entire story of Comic Relief's brand new, ambitious and life changing project to renovate a run down, dilapidated clinic in eastern Uganda into a fully functioning healthcare facility is finally coming to TV screens across the UK. More
Red Nose Day - Its Time To Face The Funny

Red Nose Day - Its Time To Face The Funny Mar 4, 2015

The UK is gearing up for a spectacular night of top telly treats in the name of Red Nose Day as Comic Relief – Face the Funny broadcasts live, for the first time ever, from the London Palladium on March 13. More
Miranda Hart Unveils Comic Relief Statues

Miranda Hart Unveils Comic Relief Statues Feb 11, 2015

Miranda Hart has officially unveiled the first ever collection of Comic Relief Donation Statues, exhibited in London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall. More
Operation Health For Comic Relief

Operation Health For Comic Relief Jan 30, 2015

Comic Relief today announces a brand new, and life-changing, project that’s never been done before for Red Nose Day. More
Simon Cowell's Got Talent For Face Painting

Simon Cowell's Got Talent For Face Painting Jan 28, 2015

Simon Cowell and David Walliams took their bromance to another level earlier this week, as Simon showed off his face painting prowess by making David’s face funny for Red Nose Day. More
Stars Write To Broadcasters For Diversity

Stars Write To Broadcasters For Diversity Aug 21, 2014

A number of stars have put their name to a letter calling on UK broadcasters to improve their representation of ethnic minorities. More
Red Nose Day TV Special Breaks Fundraising Record

Red Nose Day TV Special Breaks Fundraising Record Mar 20, 2013

Marking the 25th anniversary of Red Nose Day with a fantastic night of television, this year’s Comic Relief – Funny for Money entertained the UK whilst raising a record breaking sum of money to help poor and vulnerable people in the UK and Africa. More
Jessie J Shaves Her Head For Charity!

Jessie J Shaves Her Head For Charity! Mar 18, 2013

Popstar Jessie J said goodbye to her luscious locks and shaved off all her hair as she completed her Dare for Red Nose Day live on TV on Friday. More
Peter Kay Sits Down For Red Nose Day

Peter Kay Sits Down For Red Nose Day Mar 15, 2013

Peter Kay is pushing his mind, body, and soul to the limit, as he embarks on the ‘toughest challenge ever undertaken for Red Nose Day’. More
Ricky Gervais Returns To The Office For Comic Relief

Ricky Gervais Returns To The Office For Comic Relief Mar 12, 2013

After a 10 year break, Slough’s most famous salesman David Brent – played by Ricky Gervais in The Office – will be back on our screens on Friday 15th March with a Red Nose Day special – The Office Revisited. More
Red Nose Day TV Special Gets Funny For Money

Red Nose Day TV Special Gets Funny For Money Mar 7, 2013

Red Nose Day is back on BBC One on Friday 15th March with a fantastic evening of unmissable TV: Comic Relief – Funny for Money. More
Comic Relief Stars Mark 25 Years Of Red Nose Day

Comic Relief Stars Mark 25 Years Of Red Nose Day Feb 7, 2013

Comic Relief stars, past and present, reunited this week to mark 25 years of Red Nose Day and the 50 million lives that have been changed by the money raised. More
Jessie J To Shave Her Head For Red Nose Day

Jessie J To Shave Her Head For Red Nose Day Feb 1, 2013

Comic Relief can exclusively reveal new details about this year’s Red Nose Day campaign, with information about this year’s Noses, T-shirt designs and the big night of TV released for the first time. More
Elton John To Host Annual Celebrity Charity Ball Next Week

Elton John To Host Annual Celebrity Charity Ball Next Week Jun 17, 2011

Sir Elton John will once again host his annual White Tie and Tiara Ball at his home in the UK next week to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. More
Lenny Henry Announces Red Nose Day Total

Lenny Henry Announces Red Nose Day Total May 30, 2011

British comedian Lenny Henry has announced the latest Red Nose Day 2011 total in a special message to supporters of Comic Relief. More
Celebrity Red Noses Raise Record Amount For Charity

Celebrity Red Noses Raise Record Amount For Charity Mar 21, 2011

Comic Relief delivered another spectacular evening of top TV treats in the UK on Friday, as Red Nose Day 2011 entertained the nation while raising an incredible sum of money to help poor and vulnerable people in the UK and Africa. The TV event raised £74,360,207 (US$118 million) – the highest total reached on the night in Red Nose Day’s 23 year history. More