Oscar-winning stars of Hollywood and the West End, Kate Winslet and Dame Judi Dench, have backed our Winter Survival Appeal in partnership with Comic Relief, calling on Londoners to “come together” and donate generously to “help those in desperate need” this Christmas.
Dame Judi said: “One thing we are good at is coming together in times of crisis and doing what we can to support our neighbours through the toughest times.
"This appeal will give frontline charities the support they need to get more food, baby essentials and mental health support to those looking for help this winter. Every donation counts.”
So far, we have raised £500,000, thanks to a donation from Comic Relief, which will be given out to a select group of charities that will help people struggling with the cost of living crisis.
Winslet called on the public, corporates and philanthropists to give generously. She said: “With so many families at crisis point in London and across the UK, our support is desperately needed.
In numbers
42% of households with three or more children struggle to feed their families
13.7million people suffering food insecurity, including 4million children
1million children sleeping on the floor or sharing a bed
6.3million households struggling in fuel poverty
14.5million people living in poverty
25% of working parents in London struggle to feed their families
"Just £10 could help provide an incredible 40 meals for families at a localâ¯communityâ¯centre. Please support this much-needed appeal if you can as it will help some of the most vulnerable people get the urgent help they need to get through the next few months.”
In a nutshell
We have partnered with Comic Relief to launch our Winter Survival Appeal Christmas Campaign, with Comic Relief pledging £500,000 to kick off our fund. The money we raise will help fund charities in London and across the country helping people who are struggling with the cost of living crisis
To make a donation, visit comicrelief.com/wintersurvival
