Lucy Beaumont

A pair of married comedians have helped to raise More Than £12,000 for families affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont performed at a fundraising gig at Netherthorpe School in Chesterfield.

Ms Beaumont, a former teacher, said the couple had wanted to help families who were struggling.

The Cavendish Learning Trust, which runs The School , said: " Their generous contribution will go a long way in helping local families. "

Ms Beaumont said the couple had decided to hold the gigs - which are taking place in schools around the Country - After hearing stories of ex-colleagues Going Home in tears due to the situations they see some children in.

" Twenty years ago you would have one or Two Children in The Class who you knew the parents were struggling, " She Said .

" Now it can be half The Class . "

The couple have been married since 2015 and have regularly worked together.

Their collaborations include a TV mockumentary series called Meet The Richardsons in which they played exaggerated versions of themselves.

Mr Richardson, a regular on shows like Eight Out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You , said: " You can't get away from the urgent need to feed hungry children.

" Many of them are from working families so the old stereotypes about people taking handouts don't apply. "

The couple also joked holding gigs in schools gave them a very particular atmosphere.

Mr Richardson said: " Getting to swear in school is an unbridled joy.

" I will keep these gigs going as long as I get to swear in school and not get told off. "

The gig, which took place on 16 November, attracted an audience of 500 people.

Money raised from the £25 ticket price has gone into a community fund Set Up by The Trust .

Rachel Swann, a governor for The Trust 's academy improvement board, said: " It was an absolutely incredible evening.

" Lucy spoke about applying to be a teaching assistant and how being a parent has changed her, while Jon made everyone laugh talking about his insecurities performing in a school gym.

" Our initial target was £10,000 but The Final total was way over £12,000.

" This will go towards helping families who are struggling this winter.

" We want our community fund to help with those Little Things that, because of The Rising cost of living, families may be going without. "

Helen McVicar, headteacher of Netherthorpe School, added: " What better way to help others than with a good dose of humour. "

Source of news: bbc.com