RED NOSE DAY and CHILDREN IN NEED

I don't watch them but do donate because the projects they support are worthwhile.

Never watch either of those awful tv programmes but I donate to Children in Need but the firmat of these events have run their course. Cringeworthy..never watched RND or when they did Sport Relief all grim....

I started to watch comic relief, but the presenters were just awful. I think someone at the bbc must have been tasked with signing up the most annoying presenters. I can’t stand Davina Mccoll, Alison Hammond, Jonathan Ross, Joel Or Alisha Dixon. I do donate but usually through my DGD’s school.

I have never been a fan of organised charity giving. The only exception I would make was Live Aid in 1985.

To Rula - I agree that they are not scams but can't watch them because of the "celebrities" involved. I am sick to the back teeth of seeing Alison Hammond on almost everything on TV - what exactly is her "talent"? Rylan is another no talent nothing & as for the multitude of "comedians" who are about as funny as toothache - no thanks.

I'm not keen on these events either, both could do with a revamp I believe.

wibblywobblywobblebottom

The vast majority of Red Nose Day money has always gone out of the country, that was the whole point of setting the organisation up. To help those in need abroad. If you are too tight to contribute then don't.

Yes, it was.

Viewers were apparently furious because clips of old sketches were shown
A fourth added: "Why are they just replaying old sketches when there is so much comedy talent in this country? Somebody please explain?"

Perhaps because today's comedy "talent" just isn't talented and is anything but comic?

Perhaps because, on an anniversary, long-running shows often show a few clips from the past?

Perhaps because most people don't sit glued to the show all night and may dip in and out?

The vast majority of Red Nose Day money has always gone out of the country, that was the whole point of setting the organisation up. To help those in need abroad. If you are too tight to contribute then don't.

Thanks vintageclassics

Perhaps Fflaurie might be convinced but he/she seems to have left the building.

Take a look at
register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/802052

and

register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/326568

Wyllow3

I don't mind your opinion, but I think you maybe could provide some kind of proof that money is going down the drain. Any article with facts and figures?

I doubt it.

They're not scams and probably more of the money raised goes to help those in need than can be said for many other charities.

Comic Relief has been going for 40 years now.
The BBC started appeals for Children's Charities back in 1927 and, in its present format, Chldren in Need started in 1980.

I donated to both, far more to Children in Need and a small sum to Comic Relief. I trust the majority of the money will go to those who are failed by government and councils.

95% of money received by Children in Need goes directly to good causes.
Comic Relief received a 4* star 100% rating - Charity Nsvigstr.

Saying something like I expect you'll hate me now sounds rather immature, sorry. One of DD's friends used to say that when she was a young teenager.

Georgesgran

I’d only read online Cossy that so many people had switched off after the opening 10 minutes.
It goes without saying I’ve contributed since the start - anyone still have the big magnetic red nose to stick to your car bonnet?
I just think the evening of ‘entertainment’ mixed with the appeals has run its course.

I know it’s not a scam - in case that was misunderstood.

Yes I do get what you’re saying and 40 years is a long time to keep things fresh

- I realise I may be over thinking but I’m always concerned about entertainment that gives access to children. I’m not expressing myself well but, so many ‘light entertainment’entertainers and those around them have been found to raise age guarding issues.
Galaxy correctly points to a recent occasion

I don't think these programmes are a scam but just seem a shower of luvvies having a great time showing off. I'd rather give direct to small local charities.

I tend to think that TV shows that repeat the same format over and over tend to have a shelf life.
I have some concerns around children in need and safeguarding decisions, the chair recently resigned due to sone of those decisions.

I’d only read online Cossy that so many people had switched off after the opening 10 minutes.
It goes without saying I’ve contributed since the start - anyone still have the big magnetic red nose to stick to your car bonnet?
I just think the evening of ‘entertainment’ mixed with the appeals has run its course.

I know it’s not a scam - in case that was misunderstood.

These programmes make me feel sad somehow. I heard Alison Hammond on the radio the other day trying to drum up community type feelings.
It's had it's day really.

I don't mind your opinion, but I think you maybe could provide some kind of proof that money is going down the drain. Any article with facts and figures?

I can't agree that these programmes are scams. And much of the money is used in this country, but there are many worthy causes in other countries and it's great that we can help them.
I certainly don't hate you, - you are entitled to your opinion.
It just seems to me to be wonderful that we can raise money to help others. I'll continue to support them in my own small way.

I've not watched it for years but it's definitely not a scam!

I can assure you that some of the money is definitely put to very good use here in the UK. I used to work for a charity which supported children with special needs (and their families) and they had received very large donations from Comic Relief.

Checked out Children in Need

I've checked out Children in Need, it works only in the UK, 95% of their budget goes on projects

They have long running projects, and its vital to have charities that dont just run on a basis of one off grants that dont ensure they continue to run.

the charities would fold without them - they really are good projects -

Here's a detailed report
www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Final-CiN-Appeal-Annual-Report-2023-signed-1.pdf

Iam64

I can’t imagine hating anyone who takes a critical or supportive view of children in need

I’m not a fan of using pain and poverty in this way. I realise the need to raise money for charities but it does feel exploitative

Do you mean all the clips used to show how and where the money raised is spent?

I don’t really understand your comment about being exploitative?

Georgesgran

Not sure if they’re scams, but I feel the format has run its course. I didn’t watch RND on tv, but I understand it was cringeworthy.

Did watch watch Comic Relief, it’s 40 years this year, I didn’t find it cringeworthy and sadly whilst there are still people all around the world suffering, without clean water, no vaccines and caught up in conflicts, charities such as this are needed. I don’t think it’s run its course, but if people choose not too donate and watch that’s absolutely fine.

The community choir with which I sing raised over £13,000 and last night I was at a barn dance solely raising funds for one of our local charities.

I think it’s sad charities are needed to give others less fortunate than some of us a fighting chance of making through the obstacle course we call life