It has been 30 years since Richard Curtis and Lenny Henry founded Comic Relief. Maybe they did not think about the importance of that decision, but nowadays, this British charity has became the major one based in the UK. Thanks to all the hard work, Comic Relief has raised over £950 million in all these years.
How can they do that? Very simple. The Charity has the "Golden Pound Principle". It means that every single penny donated, it is spent on charitable projects. The workers, and costs are covered by private sponsors. So, when you make a contribution, you know that your money is not going to be wasted.
Besides, Comic Relief organises two big biennales. Sport Relief and Red Nose Day.
Today, and since it was first launched in 1988, is Red Nose Day. Every two years, people have the opportunity to have fun at work, home, school or uni while they help the needed.
Last year the event was the 15th of March and the organisation raised £75,107,852. One Direction recorded "One Way or Another" to cooperate with the cause. Even David Cameron took part in the single.
Today, and for the first time, the charity programme will be broadcasted live at the London Palladium. From 7pm until 2am, on BBC One and BBC Two, many stars are gathering together to raise millions while we enjoy with the best comedy.
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