Global’s Make Some Noise raises over £3 million during its tenth annual appeal

Over the last ten years, Global’s Make Some Noisehas raised over £34 million and helped change the lives of over 175,000 people by supporting 440 community projects and charities.

Global’s presenters have come together on ‘Make Some Noise Day’ – the company’s annual fundraising day – to inspire donations that go directly to life-changing charities helping people across the UK.

Capital Breakfast’s Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Chris Stark on Global’s Make Some Noise Day 2023

Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, has raised more than £3 million for small and local charities delivering vital support for people living with mental and physical health issues, debt, homelessness and hunger. This takes the total raised over 10 years to more than £34 million.

Today, for its tenth appeal, Global’s radio brands and presenters joined forces to raise funds for 100 charities in local communities across the UK in desperate need of donations to fund their life-saving work.

Myleene Klass dressed as the Joker on Global’s Make Some Noise Day 2023

In aid of this year’s appeal, Heart Breakfast’s Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts asked listeners to donate in support of their “Race Against Time” – five epic challenges in five days. It kicked off on Monday this week with Amanda delivering a live broadcast from the very top of the Blackpool Tower – the first member of the public to ever climb that high.

Ashley Roberts also created a #TrollsDanceChallenge in partnership with Trolls Band Together, the brand-new animated film from Universal Pictures UK which has matched £150,000 worth of donations.

Over on Radio X, Chris Moyles and his breakfast team recreated their popular Pubcast, now in its eighth year, encouraging listeners to download and donate. This year’s guests were Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno and Johnny Vaughan. One lucky competition winner also took home a Fender Player guitar, signed by Blur.

On Sunday, two of Scotland’s most-loved radio stars, Heart Scotland’s Des Clarke and Capital Scotland’s Fat Brestovci will be taking a breathtaking plunge off the iconic Forth Rail Bridge, dangling a whopping 165 feet above ground level as they abseil for Des and Fat’s Big Drop.

A massive thank you to all our listeners, presenters and Globallers who have once again come together to support just some of the incredible charities who dedicate their time to helping vulnerable people in local communities across the UK.

Everyone’s collective effort has raised a remarkable £3million which will have a profound impact on those facing extraordinarily difficult circumstances.

STEPHEN MIRON, GROUP CEO OF GLOBAL

Kate Garraway dressed as Boy George on Global’s Make Some Noise Day 2023

We are proud to have supported over 175,000 people over the last 10 years, funding projects in local communities run by small charities tackling food poverty, domestic abuse, homelessness, loneliness, and supporting people struggling with their mental health.

Right now, millions of people across the UK are facing some of their toughest moments so it’s a time when support has never been more crucial. Thanks to the generosity of Global’s audiences, we will be able to be there for more communities, more people, and more life changing projects, making sure nobody is left facing their biggest challenges alone.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported, the money raised really will make a life changing difference. There is still time to donate and to help change a life in a community near you.

SUZANNE RYDER RICHARDSON, DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL GOODNESS, GLOBAL’S MAKE SOME NOISE

Donations are still needed, to support vital projects right across the UK. To donate £40, £30, £20 or £10 to Global’s Make Some Noise, text GIVE40, GIVE30, GIVE20 or GIVE10 to 70766 with 100% of donations going to Global’s Make Some Noise. T&Cs can be found online here.