Who runs Comic Relief?

Who runs Comic Relief?

BBC Studios Entertainment Productions

Where does the money raised for Comic Relief go?

Since Comic Relief was first founded back in 1985, it’s raised vast amounts of money for charitable organisations and projects both in the UK and overseas.

How do I contact Comic Relief?

You can contact us at [email protected](opens in new window).

Is Comic Relief just for UK?

Comic Relief is a major charity based in the UK, with a vision of a just world, free from poverty.

What happens to the Comic Relief money?

The money raised by Comic Relief is spent to help poor and disadvantaged people in the UK and the world’s poorest communities.

What is Comic Relief UK?

Comic Relief is a major charity based in the UK which strives to create a just world free from poverty – and we work 365 days a year to help that vision become a reality. Our mission is to drive positive change through the power of entertainment.

Is Comic Relief just for the UK?

How much does the CEO of Comic Relief make?

approximately £116,844
Average Comic Relief Chief Executive Officer yearly pay in the United Kingdom is approximately £116,844, which is 129% above the national average.

What is comic relief’s new £3 million fund for BAME projects?

Hundreds of small grass roots charitable projects across the UK are set to benefit from a new £3.4 million fund from Comic Relief, which aims to help vulnerable communities by supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) projects struggling to continue their services because of the pandemic.

What does Comic Relief’s partnership with national emergencies Trust mean?

John Herriman, CEO, National Emergencies Trust said: “Partnering with Comic Relief to support BAME-led charities means we can continue to get emergency funds to those that need them most, while building vital capacity where there’s been historic underinvestment.

What is comic relief doing to fight poverty?

Our vision is to create a just world free from poverty. We’re doing this by funding and investing in amazing organisations across the UK and around the world. Comic Relief is supporting the organisations that it funds, both in the UK and around the world, as they adapt and respond to the massive challenges around Coronavirus (Covid-19).

What is the comedy and Arts Fund?

This fund will support early intervention and community-based approaches which use participation in the arts and comedy to have a positive effect on people’s mental wellbeing. This funding opportunity is now closed to applications. We are now in the shortlisting and assessment process.