Comic Relief’s annual Red Nose Day fundraising event is back for 2025 – and that means many things. Yes, lots of money will be raised for good causes like alleviating poverty and providing healthcare and education. Aye, there’ll be a star-studded fundraising marathon. But also… you get to wear a big red nose, without being mistaken for a clown!
Originally founded in 1985 by comedian Lenny Henry and screenwriter Richard Curtis as a response to famine in Ethiopia, this year Comic Relief will mark its 40th anniversary. The 2024 event raised a whopping £38 million to support causes in the UK and abroad.
Planning on supporting the cause this year by donning a big ol’ red nose? Here’s everything you need to know, from who’s selling the noses to when the big day is.
When is Red Nose Day 2025?
Red Nose Day 2025 will take place on Friday March 21. There’ll be a day of fundraising followed by the TV show, which kicks off at 7pm.
Where can you buy a Red Nose for Comic Relief?
You can buy them online on Comic Relief’s website and Amazon (it’s £2.50 for a single nose, £12 for a collector pack and £60 for a 30-nose schools multipack).
You can also get special Red Nose Day t-shirts at TK Maxx.
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