The Telegraph says its readers have raised over £486,000 for its Christmas Charity Appeal 2024. The Appeal launched on November 4 2024 and remained open until January 31 2025.
According to the publisher, in December 2024, during the charity phone-in day, Telegraph readers raised more than £70,000 in a single day. TV personality Anneka Rice and a host of Telegraph writers, including columnists Allison Pearson and Charles Moore, as well as cartoonist Matt, took hundreds of calls over the eight hours the lines were open. Readers from across the UK contributed to the total, including one individual donation of £4,000.
This year The Telegraph supported four charities: the Army Benevolent Fund, which provide funds and grants to veterans, including those who’ve faced life-changing injuries on the front line, Army families who have lost loved ones, and care homes for older veterans; The Teenage Cancer Trust, which transforms the experience of cancer care for young people and Alzheimer’s Research UK, which offers support to people experiencing the disease and their families, highlights preventative measures, and helps fund research for a cure. Their corporate partner, Chaucer, also generously agreed to match funds raised by Telegraph readers up to £25,000.
Before the launch of the appeal, Telegraph journalist David Knowles, the co-presenter of podcast Ukraine: The Latest, unexpectedly passed away. In the weeks before his death, David had nominated Humanity & Inclusion for this year’s appeal in recognition of its work in Ukraine and The Telegraph says it was pleased to also be able to support it in his honour.
Throughout the Christmas period The Telegraph says it shared stories of those who have been helped and supported by each charity.
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