The Big 40th Birthday Bake

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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…

Resources

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.

Meet Kaitlyn…

You can show this film to your students to show them how their fundraising makes a difference. We have popped it into our Secondary school assembly and created resources around Kaitlyn's story. You can find and much more below...

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KS3 LEARNING RESOURCES (11-14 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.

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Noses for schools

This year’s Red Noses are the funniest bunch yet. There will be three fun characters to collect, with a 1 in 166 chance to get your hands on a super limited edition Rare ‘Gold’ Nose! We’re thrilled to say that the Red Nose Day schools pack is back! This year, you can get your hands on a special schools pack, full of 25 Red Noses, featuring a mix of our Red Nose characters.

Awards

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.

What Your Money Does

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.

Fundraising

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.