Personalities including Alesha Dixon, Claudia Winkleman, Joe Lycett, Dr Dr Ranj Singh, Fearne Cotton, Chris Baber, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Kate Thornton, Leigh Francis, Melanie Blatt, Michelle Dockery, Michelle Heaton, Miranda Hart, Mollie King, Pixie Lott, Russell Kane, Tom Allen, and Sharon Osbourne, have joined forces with The National Emergencies Trust, starring in a short film as part of its coronavirus appeal supporting local charities.

John Herriman, CEO of the National Emergencies Trust, said 'It’s great to see so many well-known faces throwing their support behind the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus Appeal and helping us raise awareness... Everyone who supports us can be confident that money is reaching those in need quickly and making an immediate difference to the most vulnerable in our communities at this difficult time'.