How to donate to Comic Relief

This year's show marks the first without Sir Lenny Henry as host, after the entertainer made the decision to step down in 2024.

Instead, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond and Rylan, along with Alesha Dixon, Tom Allen and AJ Odudu will all present a night of laughter, along with crossover sketches, special episodes and an unlikely musical reunion.

Money raised from the Red Nose Day 2025 appeal will go to the charity Comic Relief, which tackles issues such as food poverty, homelessness and mental health problems.

If you're wondering how to donate to the charity, we've made a comprehensive guide on how to give money – whether you'd rather do it online or via the phone.

Read on for everything you need to know about donating to Comic Relief.

How to donate to Comic Relief online

There are a number of ways you can donate to Comic Relief – the easiest being to do so on its website.

On the donation page, you can choose to make a single donation of £20, £50, £100 or an amount of your choice, a monthly donation, or a donation you made by fundraising money.

For example, £20 could fund a practical training course to boost confidence and skills in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities in the early years.

£50 could provide a warm pack for families facing fuel poverty, and £100 could supply two water filters for learning centres in Uganda, ensuring safe drinking water for hundreds of children.

You can also enter any amount of your choice on the Comic Relief website.

How to donate to Comic Relief over the phone

You can make a donation on the phone by calling 03457 910 910 and using your debit or credit card to make a donation.

Standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply. Calls from mobiles may cost more.

You can also text to donate using the following numbers and codes:

• Text 'FIVE' to 70702 to donate £5
• Text 'TEN' to 70702 to donate £10
• Text 'TWENTY' to 70702 to donate £20
• Text ‘THIRTY’ to 70702 to donate £30
• Text 'FORTY' to 70702 to donate £40

Where can I buy a red nose for Comic Relief 2025?

Amazon is the official home of the Red Nose for another year, and they can be purchased from just £2.50.

There is also a collector pack with a surprise nose for £12, or a multipack of 30 noses for £60. Red Noses are also available to buy at the Comic Relief shop.

Buy a Comic Relief Red Nose for £2.50 at Amazon

A portion of the proceeds from the merchandise will go to Comic Relief to help its work to tackle poverty, provide food, healthcare and safe shelter for people in the UK and around the world.

Red Nose Day 2025 airs at 7pm on Friday 21st March on BBC One and iPlayer.

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