Guardian and Observer charity appeal hits £1m

More than 9,000 readers contribute to charities supporting young people through Covid crisis

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With more than a week still to go, the Guardian and Observer 2020 appeal has raised an amazing 1m for its three partner charities supporting disadvantaged young people living in communities hit by the Covid pandemic.

More than 9,500 readers have donated to the appeal since it launched in early December, including hundreds who called journalists to donate through the annual telethon shortly before Christmas. The funds raised will be shared among the charities UK Youth, YoungMinds and Child Poverty Action Group.