{"id":10,"date":"2025-01-23T12:31:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T12:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/micro.green-park.co.uk\/bre\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2025-04-24T10:14:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T09:14:25","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/micro.green-park.co.uk\/comicrelief-exec\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero\">\n\t<div class=\"hero__container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"hero__row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/micro.green-park.co.uk\/comicrelief-exec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/398\/2025\/04\/comic-relief-banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"comic-relief-banner-1\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"title\">\n\t<div class=\"title__container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title__row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"title__content\">\n\t\t<h1>\n\t\t  About Us\t  <\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"content\">\n\t<div class=\"content__container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content__row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content__column\">\n\t\t  \t\t\t\t<h2>Comic Relief is a major charity based in the United Kingdom, with a vision of A Just World Free from Poverty.<\/h2>\n<p>For over 40 years, Comic Relief has entertained and inspired people to give generously to support people living incredibly tough lives. We\u2019ve laughed, we\u2019ve cried and enjoyed many incredible moments along the way.<\/p>\n<p>We know that when people come together to do something to fight poverty through humour, and fun, for communities here in the UK and around the world, great things can happen.\u00a0 Together, we\u2019ve helped over 105 million people.<\/p>\n<p>Comic Relief supports approaches to social change that offer something different, think outside the box or offer new thinking to achieve profound impact. With our support, people change their lives. You can read their stories\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comicrelief.com\/what-your-money-does\">here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>In 2023 we launched a new strategy, focusing on three key areas.<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3>1.\u00a0<b>Alleviating poverty\u2019s consequences and grip on people\u2019s daily lives<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>We fund programmes that help people and communities overcome the many challenges they face.<\/p>\n<p>Reducing the impact of poverty on daily lives through access to resources and meaningful support focusing on those most impacted and marginalised.<\/p>\n<h3>2.\u00a0<b>Tackling injustices that keep people in poverty<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>We support organisations and movements that strive for fairness and equity.<\/p>\n<p>Strengthening community led organisations pursuing equity and justice for people experiencing poverty.<\/p>\n<h3>3.\u00a0<b>Standing with those in poverty harmed by climate change<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>We work in places with people who are already vulnerable and now dealing with the effects of climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Identifying and supporting community led solutions to mitigate against, adapt to and protect against climate change.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Vision<\/h2>\n<p>A Just World Free From Poverty.<\/p>\n<p>We believe everyone should be able to have a decent standard of living. To live life with dignity and respect.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Mission<\/h2>\n<p><b>Our<\/b>\u00a0<b>goal<\/b>\u00a0<b>is<\/b>\u00a0<b>to<\/b>\u00a0<b>drive<\/b>\u00a0<b>positive<\/b>\u00a0<b>change<\/b>\u00a0<b>through<\/b>\u00a0<b>the<\/b>\u00a0<b>power<\/b>\u00a0<b>of<\/b>\u00a0<b>entertainment.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We use the power of humour and popular culture to engage people to help others and raise money to support organisations in the UK and around the world, working towards a Just World Free From Poverty.<\/p>\n<p>Our mission combines Comic and Relief. We believe that helping others, whilst challenging, can be fun, even in the face of grave issues around us. We believe this because we\u2019ve seen the power of people coming together to create change, through big campaigns like Red Nose Day and Sport Relief and small everyday acts, over our 40 year history.<\/p>\n<p>We know that a better world is possible. We believe that those closest to the issues have the best solutions, so we partner with amazing projects and organisations and provide funding to those organisations tackling poverty and injustice to make change happen.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Values<\/h2>\n<p>This year we launched our cultural charter showing our values, dial-up behaviours and the commitments we make to each other. Our core values are:<\/p>\n<p><b>Make<\/b>\u00a0<b>meaningful<\/b>\u00a0<b>change<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Impact<\/p>\n<p><b>Have<\/b>\u00a0<b>a<\/b>\u00a0<b>sense<\/b>\u00a0<b>of<\/b>\u00a0<b>humour,<\/b>\u00a0<b>always<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Creativity<\/p>\n<p><b>Break<\/b>\u00a0<b>down<\/b>\u00a0<b>barriers<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Progress<\/p>\n<p><b>Make it personal<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Accountability<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><em>If you would like to read more on the values, please read our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/micro.green-park.co.uk\/comicrelief-exec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/398\/2025\/04\/Exec-Role-Cultural-Charter.pptx\" rel=\"noopener\">Cultural Charter<\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/h3>\n<h2><b>Our Impact<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>For Red Nose Day in 2024, we raised an amazing \u00a344.8m on the day alone.<\/p>\n<p>Some Key Headlines from the financial year 2023-24:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a329m grants awarded.<\/li>\n<li>160 grants awarded to organisations working towards a Just World Free from Poverty.<\/li>\n<li>We saw a 50% increase in donations from the public on Red Nose Day alone.<\/li>\n<li>11+ million Red Nose Day gifts sent on TikTok raising \u00a3542,000, the largest amount of money raised by a TikTok charity gifting partnership ever!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on our impact do read our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/downloads.ctfassets.net\/zsfivwzfgl3t\/4orMw50175KDwh3BO6Qxn5\/4dc83659078f8c9b91706267ea523a0e\/COMIC_RELIEF_ANNUAL_REPORT_2024_DOUBLE_-_BDO_SIGNED.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023-24 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>Building an Inclusive Culture<\/h2>\n<p>We recognise diversity and inclusion is a source of strength in achieving our mission. We, therefore, welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, different styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s regardless of your gender identity, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, sexual\u00a0orientation, and social class.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Inclusivity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>We are on a journey, but if you join our team, you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be valued for being yourself<\/li>\n<li>Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed<\/li>\n<li>Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background<\/li>\n<li>Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen \u2013 with our colleagues, partners, and contributors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How We Are Funded<\/h2>\n<h3><b>Our<\/b>\u00a0<b>Funding<\/b>\u00a0<b>strategy<\/b>\u00a0<b>focuses<\/b>\u00a0<b>our<\/b>\u00a0<b>attention<\/b>\u00a0<b>on<\/b>\u00a0<b>the<\/b>\u00a0<b>following<\/b>\u00a0<b>key<\/b>\u00a0<b>areas:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Alleviating poverty\u2019s consequences and grip on people\u2019s daily lives<\/li>\n<li>Tackling the injustices that keep people in poverty<\/li>\n<li>Standing with those in poverty who are most harmed by climate change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>How<\/b>\u00a0<b>the<\/b>\u00a0<b>money<\/b>\u00a0<b>is<\/b>\u00a0<b>raised:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Red Nose Day 2025 and our annual Night of TV raised \u00a336m and counting, thanks to generous donations from the public and their fundraising activities, and the continued support of our institutional and corporate partners.<\/p>\n<p>In the 2024 financial year, in addition to Red Nose Day raising \u00a344.8 million, we also raised \u00a314 million from our winter appeal, gift aid, and other income. This has resulted in a net surplus before investment gains of \u00a37.5m compared to last year\u2019s restated surplus of \u00a32.5m. This meant that last year, we increased every \u00a31 donated by the public to \u00a31.48 through gift aid, partnerships and match-funding. For every \u00a31 raised, Comic Relief spent 75p on charitable activities. With each \u00a31 on charitable activities going on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>93p tackling poverty and social injustice<\/li>\n<li>3p monitoring and evaluation<\/li>\n<li>4p on global awareness, education and social change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How We Are Run<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re led by a dedicated, knowledgeable Board of Trustees. They, alongside a number of Committees, steer our CEO and team of directors, who lead Comic Relief\u2019s employees in carrying out the day-to-day activities of the organisation.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, and free from a governance role, are our Founder, and Honorary Life Presidents, who use their extensive creativity and experience to support Comic Relief.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on our team, please visit\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comicrelief.com\/about-comic-relief\/meet-the-team\">our site here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/micro.green-park.co.uk\/comicrelief-exec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/micro.green-park.co.uk\/comicrelief-exec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/micro.green-park.co.uk\/comicrelief-exec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/micro.green-park.co.uk\/comicrelief-exec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/micro.green-park.co.uk\/comicrelief-exec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/micro.green-park.co.uk\/comicrelief-exec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":121,"href":"https:\/\/micro.green-park.co.uk\/comicrelief-exec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10\/revisions\/121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/micro.green-park.co.uk\/comicrelief-exec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}