When told he'd be receiving a £1,000 cash prize from Absolute Radio for his work as part of the pandemic response team, London firefighter Jimmy Durant said he would be donating the whole thing to The Fire Fighters Charity. Telegraph readers donated £84,485.40 during Sunday's phone-in day, and members of The Fire Fighters Charity were on hand to help. 11-year-old beneficiary, Joshua Bills, will perform the coin toss at the Wimbledon Gentlemen's Final this weekend. Statement of support for all fire and rescue service personnel involved in or affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. Chair Ken Seager and Chief Executive Jill Tolfrey discuss the Charity's past, present and future.
Jimmy’s generosity with Absolute Radio’s keyworker prize
Telegraph phone-in day raises £84,000 for Charity Appeal
Charity chosen for Wimbledon coin toss
Grenfell Tower fire: Statement of support
CEO and Chair discuss Charity’s position
