Comic Relief UK
Project Title
As a one-time only general support grant in honor of Sir Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis
Date
Jun. 05, 2025
Duration
12 months
Description
This award is part of the Carnegie Catalyst Award given to Sir Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis at the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy 2025 ceremony. The Catalyst Award was created to celebrate the transformative power of human kindness. It honors a nonprofit organization that has been exceptionally effective in catalyzing people’s desire to help one another during times of crisis. It will be awarded on May 7, 2025.Comic Relief is both a public fundraising organisation, and a funder, with a mission of a ‘Just World Free from Poverty’. It is committed to highlighting the very real needs of those affected by poverty and disaster. It isone of the most recognised charities in the UK and hasbuilt up considerable convening power in addition to the large sums raised from the public.