On The Breadline: Simon Pegg and Adam Hills join our appeal to help families struggling this Christmas

The £3.3 million raised so far will go to organisations in London and across the country working to help people on the breadline cope with the cost of living crisis
Simon Pegg said funds raised will reach projects where help is needed most
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Actor Simon Pegg and comedian Adam Hills are the latest big names to back our Christmas Appeal, with both men calling on people to donate generously to support our initiative.

Pegg, the star of cult films Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead, said: “Things are looking harder than ever for so many people this winter, but I know that by supporting this campaign we can help to raise funds which will reach projects this winter when they need it most.”

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Hills has long been a keen supporter of our campiagn partner Comic Relief.

The presenter of TV show The Last Leg said: “It’s been a joy to support Comic Relief over the years, mainly by humiliating myself in the hope that I might help to raise awareness and smiles at the same time.

“But it’s the funds raised that are vital and there is no more vital time than right now. Families should not be having to face impossible decisions this winter and Christmas.

“By joining together and supporting the On The Breadline appeal, we can do something about this and help change lives.” They join a raft of high profile backers of our appeal in partnership with our sister title The Independent.

So far we have raised over £3.3 million. The money will go to organisations in London and across the country working to help people on the breadline cope with the cost of living crisis.

How you can help

Help children and communities affected by the cost of living crisis wherever they live in the UK

Donate to Comic Relief

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