Dame Emma Thompson
(Picture: ES Composite)Award-winning actress Dame Emma Thompson and celebrity chef Nadiya Hussain have backed our Christmas appeal to help people struggling with the rising cost of living as freezing temperatures prompt worries about families forced into impossible choices between heating and eating.
The stars said that donations to our On the Breadline appeal in partnership with Comic Relief were “vital right now” to ease the pressure on families and people living in fear.
Dame Emma said: “No one should be choosing between putting food on the table or putting the heating on, but it’s the stark reality for so many people who need our support right now. If you’re looking for a way to help, this emergency appeal will help ease the pressure for families this winter. Thank you for anything you can give.”
TV chef Hussain, left, who won the sixth BBC series of The Great British Bake Off in 2015, said: “Many people are fearful about what this winter means for them and their families. By coming together, we can help make a real difference and provide vital support.”
Our appeal, run in tandem with sister title the Independent, has already been backed by the Princess of Wales, religious leaders across all major faiths and celebrities, including Olivia Colman, David Tennant, Sir Lenny Henry and Sir Andy Murray. We have raised over £3.3 million so far.
