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Comic Relief

Broadcaster Helen Skelton makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Comic Relief

Broadcaster Helen Skelton makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Comic Relief. The charity supports projects across the UK which help alleviate poverty.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week.
Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0755 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘Comic Relief’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘Comic Relief’.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number in England and Wales: 326568 and in Scotland: SC039730. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://www.comicrelief.com/
*The BBC is not responsible for content on external websites.

Producer: Katy Takatsuki

3 minutes

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Sunday07:54
BBC Radio 4

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Comic Relief

This Red Nose Day, we’re asking you to help people suffering from hunger, homelessness and harm so that they can eat, sleep and feel safe. These are the things every life depends on, that people need to survive, here in the UK and around the world.

The Brick

The Brick
Helen Skelton visits The Brick, a lifeline for families in crisis across Wigan. Warehouse Manager Taylor shows her how every donated item is chosen with care, offering parents facing overwhelming hardship a moment of relief, dignity and hope.

Helping families begin again

Helping families begin again
Keely, CEO of The Brick, shares Casey’s story with Helen. How Casey, not her real name, arrived after giving birth, with almost nothing for her children. Keely explains how urgent support can give families like hers the strength to begin again.

The rising demand

The rising demand
Talking with Taylor, Helen hears how rising poverty in Wigan is bringing more families to their door every week. He describes the heartbreak of seeing parents struggle, and the determination of the team to make sure no one is left without essentials.

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This week's Radio 4 Appeal

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

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How do your donations help?

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