Guardian and Observer readers raise £770,000 for charity appeal so far

Sum raised in less than two weeks for grassroots charities helping those struggling amid cost of living crisis

This year’s Guardian and Observer annual charity appeal in aid of grassroots charities helping people struggling with the cost of living crisis has smashed through the £750,000 mark, less than two weeks after its launch.

The total raised stood at more than £770,000 on Wednesday evening, including £78,000 raised over the phones during last weekend’s annual charity appeal telethon. Overall, more than 7,300 readers have so far donated. The appeal runs into the new year.