Red Nose Day 2024 is taking place on Friday, March 15, and is supported by people across the globe to help tackle poverty and discrimination.
On this day, schools, businesses and individuals take part in fundraising activities for Comic Relief, often donning the popular red nose.
To mark Red Nose Day 2024, here are 21 retro photos of people across Hartlepool and East Durham taking part in the fundraising efforts.
5. Head shave
St Hild's English teacher, John Wild, has his head shaved for Comic Relief in 2013. Photo: Other, third party
6. Golden Flatts
Pupils at Golden Flatts Primary School celebrate Comic Relief in 2005. Photo: TC
7. Red Nose Day
Hartlepool's Voluntary Development Agency celebrate Comic Relief in 2003. Photo: LH
8. Kiddicare
Kids at Kiddicare celebrate Comic Relief in 2005 by eating specially-made cupcakes. Photo: TC