Jimmy had already appeared three times for the Childish Things charity fundraising event for Helen and Douglas House (a hospice for terminally ill babies and children – read more here).

Childish Things 8 was held at The New Theatre, Oxford from 27-29 February 2012.

Performers, on various nights, included:

• Jimmy Carr – 29^th
• Michael McIntyre – 29^th
• Jason Manford
• Jamie Cullum
• Eliza Doolittle
• Marcel Lucont
• Jason Byrne
• Beardyman
• KT Tunstall
• Issy Suttie – 29^th
• Matt Richardson

This March 7^th article from the Oxford Mail said they were on target to raise £110,000. Includes a picture of Jimmy on stage.

See also this story about this charity being Jimmy’s choice for his appearance Celebrity Deal or No Deal.