The Big 40th Birthday Bake
Comic Relief is hitting the big 4-0 and we’re kicking off the BIGGEST birthday bash the nation has ever known. From bake sales and competitions, to throwing a big birthday bash, we’ve got all the recipes, tips, and resources you need to get baking and celebrating this Red Nose Day.
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Join team Billy
Be inspired by Billy Monger's epic IRONMAN challenge for Red Nose Day, and get sponsored to set yourself your very own physical challenge.
GO RED FOR RED NOSE DAY
Pop on those scarlet socks, don a full-on lobster suit, or just wear what you want in return for a donation! How far you take it is up to you. But, don't forget your Red Nose!
LET’S GET QUIZZICAL!
Think you Nose it all? Put those brain cells to the test with our free quizzes. Host a pay-to-play lunchtime brainteaser or make an evening of it, selling tickets for a friendly (or fierce) parents v teachers face-off with Alexander Armstrong’s Big Red Nose Day Quiz.
LET’S GET QUIZZICAL!
Think you Nose it all? Put those brain cells to the test with our free quizzes. Host a pay-to-play lunchtime brainteaser or make an evening of it, selling tickets for a friendly (or fierce) parents v teachers face-off with Alexander Armstrong’s Big Red Nose Day Quiz.
Join team Billy
Be inspired by Billy Monger's epic IRONMAN challenge for Red Nose Day, and get sponsored to set yourself your very own physical challenge.
GO RED FOR RED NOSE DAY
Pop on those scarlet socks, don a full-on lobster suit, or just wear what you want in return for a donation! How far you take it is up to you. But, don't forget your Red Nose!
Do your own thing
Got a better idea? Go for it! The funnier the better – because when it comes to Red Nose Day, no idea is too weird or wonderful. Use the idea generator below for inspiration…
Get your free fundraising downloads here
From bunting and cake labels to email banners, quiz packs and more, there’s plenty to help you get set to go red. Make Red Nose Day the biggest ever with our fundraising resources.
How your money helps
When you do something funny for money on Red Nose Day, the donations make their way to the communities that need them most, via the people and projects who know them best.
You can see how our funding works and who is helped with your support here:
Show this film to your pupils to let them know how their brilliant fundraising makes a difference. We have popped it into our Primary school assembly and created resources around Zanecty's story. You can find these and much more below...
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KS1 and KS2 learning resources (5-11 year olds)
Let’s get serious about being silly for a minute. As well as being loads of fun, Red Nose Day can help your pupils learn too. Engage your class with our Red Nose Day themed resources here.
Newsround: Let's be reporters!
Do Something Funny for Money activity
English activities
Maths resources for every year group…
…from our friends at White Rose
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Resources, activities and games
…from our friends at Twinkl
Noses for schools
This year’s Noses are the best of the best to celebrate 40 years of Comic Relief, we're bringing back a favourite Red Nose from each decade. There are four classic Red Noses to collect and if you're lucky, you could even get our Rare Ruby Nose- a sparkling addition to our original line-up. This year, get your Noses for Schools multipack, an assortment of 30 Red Noses inspired by designs from the past 40 years here.
BUILDING THE SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE WITH THE LEGO GROUP
Check out this year's Playful Schools challenge with the LEGO Group for a chance to win BIG for your school.
Nosey Awards
Once again, Comic Relief will be handing out some fabulous awards to the UK’s top Red Nose Day fundraisers. It’s our way of saying a big thank you for the incredible effort that goes into fundraising for Red Nose Day.
How your Money Helps
Your fundraising this Red Nose Day could help children be happier, families stronger, women safer, communities prouder and millions of lives fairer.
Tell us about your fundraising
We love hearing about the creative, daring (or just silly) things you have planned! Let us know what you'll be getting up to this Red Nose Day.