Comic Relief US

Our partnerships with many amazing businesses and organizations over the years show the impact that joyful collaboration can have in building a better future for kids and young people. Partnering with Comic Relief US means joining a powerful movement to create unforgettable experiences and add value to your business, community, and customers. We leverage the power of entertainment to help our partners captivate audiences, foster meaningful connections, and make a tangible impact on the lives of children and families facing poverty in the US and globally. With Comic Relief US, doing good is both fun and impactful for your business. Let’s work together to build a brighter future for all children, families, and communities. Discover more about how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/4bM0wcG

This #Juneteenth, we are proud to stand with organizations dedicated to uplifting the Black community. We celebrate leaders like Khary Lazarre-White, Executive Director and Co-founder of The Brotherhood Sister Sol and many others, who tirelessly empower their communities with support.

If you’re at #CannesLions then join us for the following sessions tomorrow!  🎤First up! “Driving Connectivity for Global Impact” at 12pm - We'll discuss how innovative tools and platforms have transformed our approach to addressing global challenges, helping to accelerate positive outcomes worldwide and so much more! 🎤Then head over to LBBonline - Little Black Book Beach for a session "Will EI (Emotional Intelligence) laugh in the face of AI?” at 1:30pm! We’ll explore how we’re using humor, joy and emotion to forge connections and engage new audiences - even in the age of AI. See details below, hope to see you there!

Our Red Nose Day campaign culminated in a whirlwind of fun and fundraising, and we are so proud to thank the incredible partners whose unwavering support fuels our mission. This year we were thrilled to welcome four new partners to the Red Nose Day community: Chuck E. Cheese, the LEGO Group, Snapple, and Beast Philanthropy, who joined returning partners The Harlem Globetrotters, eBay for Charity, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Critical Role Foundation, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, and British Airways. Thanks to these remarkable organizations, we continue to empower our grantee partners who are on the front lines, breaking the cycles of poverty affecting countless children and young people in the U.S. and globally. From grassroots initiatives to global changemakers, our partners ensure that children and families receive essential services and support. Special gratitude goes to NBCUniversal for partnering with us on our new TV special “Red Nose Day: Cheers to Ten Years,” a heartwarming look back at some of our most hilarious and inspirational moments of the past decade, including the life-changing impact Red Nose Day has had in helping children across the U.S. and worldwide. We are also deeply grateful to the organizations who helped amplify our message, including The Associated Press, AccuWeather, Atmosphere TV, Bloomberg Media, The Economist, Fandom, The Guardian, GumGum, Kargo, MiQ Digital, NBCUniversal, Octopus Interactive (Acquired by T-Mobile), Ogury, Pandora, PJX Media, Teads, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Spotify, Vox, and Wunderkind. Thanks to all of you and our generous donors, we have made tremendous strides, but our work isn’t finished. With nearly one in six children in the U.S. living in poverty right now, there are so many more kids who need our help.  Your support means everything. Every contribution, big or small, empowers us to move closer to a world free from poverty. Today, and every day, we celebrate the impact we make together.

Join us in congratulating our founder, renowned screenwriter, and director Richard Curtis, who will be honored with the prestigious Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 15th annual Governors Awards. The Honorary Oscar will be presented at a ceremony that will be held on Sunday, November 17, in Los Angeles. Beyond his cinematic brilliance writing iconic rom-coms like "Notting Hill," "Bridget Jones’s Diary," and "Love Actually," this accolade celebrates his extraordinary lifetime achievements and exceptional contributions to both the motion picture arts and his outstanding humanitarian efforts. Richard's charitable endeavors are truly inspiring. As the co-founder of Comic Relief UK and US, his fundraising initiatives over the past 40 years have raised over $2 billion, impacting more than 170 million lives. His commitment to global causes extends further with the co-creation of Make Poverty History, the Live 8 concerts, Project Everyone supporting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and the ethical investment campaign Make My Money Matter. Read more about the announcement: https://bit.ly/3VGmgC8

In case you missed it: We recently concluded an inspiring and nostalgic Red Nose Day childhood sing-a-long series, where we invited musical artists across diverse genres to reflect on their favorite childhood songs and rally their communities in support of this year’s campaign. These artists generously shared the memories associated with these tunes and how they influenced their journeys into the world of music. From evocative ballads to dynamic anthems, their stories highlight the profound impact music can have on our lives, its unique ability to unite us, and its power to be a catalyst for change.

Must read: Our CEO, Alison Moore, sat down with her alma mater, The University of Georgia, to discuss her journey from undergrad to leading our organization. It’s a powerful testament to how curiosity, education, community, and a little bit of laughter can help drive social change and make a meaningful impact. To read the full article visit https://lnkd.in/dr8Rwnwz

It’s a great feeling to read a news story about your organization and know the writer really understands what you’re about. James Pollard of The Associated Press took the time to explore everything we’re doing to amplify our work and our mission and we could not be more thrilled to share it with you. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4aBjpi5

Hey everybody — have you heard? TODAY is Red Nose Day!! It's our annual celebration of the joy of shared purpose and fun in pursuit of creating a future where kids are not held back by their family's economic situation. Help us unlock the full potential of children everywhere by making a donation right now. Giving makes you feel good!!! Go to rednoseday.org/donate today.

This year, for Red Nose Day, we’re tapping into the power of childhood and reaching new audiences with a fun and fantastical new concept—the Childhood Dreamstakes. It’s an opportunity for people to help end child poverty by donating for a chance to win one of six childhood dream experiences, bringing the magic of youth to life. The campaign was developed in collaboration with Gus.biz, the independent creative agency. As Gus Co-Founder Graham Douglas Douglas told Campaign US, “Younger audiences need to feel like they have a hand in the mission, whether that's nonprofit or for-profit. These experiences offer that younger audience a chance to feel like they are a part of something and have the ability to tap into that childlike wonder themselves.” By embracing these nostalgic elements, we aim to raise both awareness and crucial funds to ensure every child can experience a happy and healthy upbringing. Join us in this heartfelt mission and rediscover the magic of childhood. Learn more about our campaign and the creative work that went into building it together: bit.ly/3wBZRfH