Ahead of Red Nose Day 2023, you might be wondering whether your local Asda has been involved in any of the fundraising efforts.
Every other February, supermarkets across Britain have swapped out their Valentine’s Day offerings in favor of Red Noses. The iconic merchandise created for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day has been popular since the 1980s. T-shirts, prize draws, and other merchandise have also been sold alongside the main broadcast event to raise money for Comic Relief.
This year, Red Nose Day falls on Friday, March 17. For anyone looking to secure some merch ahead of the charity event, let’s take a look at which supermarkets are participating this year.
Are Asda doing anything for Red Nose Day 2023?
No, Asda are not participating in any fundraising for Red Nose Day this year. The supermarket chain is not listed as one of the official partners of Comic Relief.
As of March 2023, the only supermarket officially partnered with Comic Relief is Sainsbury’s. The supermarket giant has been working with Comic Relief since 1999 and have helped raise £153 million to support people in the UK and around the world.
So, unfortunately for anyone hoping they can get the signature Red Nose accessory at Asda this year, you’ll have to shop elsewhere.
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Asda have been making merch for another charitable endeavor
While Asda are not fundraising for Red Nose Day, they have partnered with another organization to raise money for young people.
Last month, George at Asda has launched the #ChangeAGirlsLife collection in collaboration with The Prince’s Trust and Disney. They have recruited young people to design a range of Minnie Mouse products, from t-shirts to bed throws, which are being sold exclusively at Asda stores and online.
George at Asda has donated £100,000 to The Prince’s Trust #ChangeAGirlsLife campaign. All funds raised for the campaign through this merch line will be used to support young women to overcome any challenges they are facing.
What shops are stocking Red Nose Day 2023 merch?
Despite not being able to get any Red Nose Day 2023 merch at Asda, there are plenty of other shops that are stocking items ahead of Friday’s main event.
TK Maxx are currently selling their range of Mr Men Little Miss character t-shirts. They have been a staple of TK Maxx’s fundraising efforts for several years.
Previously, Sainsbury’s was the home of the Red Noses, but now they are available to purchase through Amazon. From February 23, 2023, the Red Noses will also be available in Amazon Fresh
stores.
Watch the Red Nose Day broadcast this Friday, March 17 on BBC One