Red Nose Day 2022 in Birmingham - when is it - where you can buy red noses for £1.50 - what is Red Nose Day?

The fundraising event has been a regular date in the calendar for almost 35 years, and has raised over £1 billion since it started.

When is Red Nose Day 2022?

Red Nose Day used to take place every other year, alternating with Sports Relief which would happen on even numbered years whilst Comic Relief would take place on odd numbered years.

In 2021, Red Nose Day raised more than £55 million. Highlights of last year’s show included Billy Monger taking on an epic triathlon-inspired challenge, and The One Show’s Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas braving tough terrain to compete in the Red Nose and Spoon Race.

The Radio1 LOL-a-thon with Scott Mills and Chris Stark returned and was bigger than ever with more than 24 hours of comedy gold.

In January 2022, it was announced that Comic Relief would take place every year.

Red Nose Day 2022 will take place on Friday, 18 March.

What is Red Nose Day?

Red Nose Day is organised by Comic Relief, a UK based charity whose mission is to rid the world of poverty.

The aim of the day is to take part in activities and have fun whilst raising money for an important cause.

The event is televised and some of the biggest names from the celebrity world make appearances to support it.

The first ever Red Nose Day took place in 1988 and raised £15 million.

Celebrities including Dawn French and Tony Robinson appeared on the inaugural version of the fundraising show.

Comic Relief was founded in 1985 by Brummy comedian Lenny Henry and writer Richard Curtis.

Henry was a trustee for the charity for 27 years before resigning in 2017. The comedian has been a driving force behind Comic Relief’s growth right from the very beginning.

Following his resignation in 2017, Lenny was appointed as an Honorary Life President of Comic Relief.

Where can I buy a red nose and other Red Nose Day merchandise?

Red Nose Day is famous for its bright red clothing and merchandise, proceeds of which go towards the charity’s important work tackling poverty.

The most famous piece of Red Nose Day paraphernalia is, of course, the red nose.

The nose has taken many forms over the years, including being made out of rubber, plastic and foam.

The 2022 noses have eight different designs and all are plastic-free, this was the case with the 2021 noses.

The noses are £1.50 with 75p from each noise sold going back to the charity.

You can buy one red nose from the Comic Relief online shop for £1.50 or from Sainsbury’s and Argos shops.

One thing to point out is that you are unable to choose which nose you get, as they come in a special ‘mystery box’.

Other Red Nose Day merchandise includes an exclusive range of homeware items available from TK Maxx with designs from various artists.

Water bottles, wristbands, keyrings, lanyards, t-shirts, aprons, and more are also available from Sainsbury’s, Argos and TK Maxx.

What Red Nose Day events are happening near me in Birmingham?

Red nose day is a day of fun and laughter, with many schools and businesses across Birmingham taking part in fundraising events.

Hamilton School in Birmingham has asked pupils to come dressed as colours of the rainbow for their special rainbow theme.

All donations brought into the school will be sent in to Comic Relief.

The Rock Choir Birmingham, Lichfield, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield performed on Saturday 12 March at Sainsbury’s Harborne. 

 They have raised over £2,000 and their fundraiser remains open for people to donate.