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The grants that have been given to local projects on Wearside and County Durham include the Crook Community Partnership.

The Crook Community Partnership received a grant of £4,926 to help run the Crook Detached Youth Project which has a youth-led community newspaper to involve young people in producing and distributing their own newsletter.

Some of their grant has gone towards a brand new computer to help give the newsletter a more professional look.

Kat Bateman from the Crook Community Partnership explains: "It's been going for about four or five months ... I don't think it would have happened without the grant.

"It gives them a chance to take part in something that's giving them more confidence and helps them with their English and writing ... and it gives them a chance to have their say about the area."

One of their biggest stories so far is helping to raise money for the newly installed youth shelter in the area.

Davina McCall getting into the spirit

One of the contributors, Lewis, may be hoping to be the next Gary Lineker as he rounds up all of the local football news.

Another project to receive a grant from comic relief is DISC - Developing Initiatives for Support in the Community – who provide practical and emotional support to young people and their families affected by domestic violence.

The project enables people to feel safer in their family home, better about their own lives and confident about going to school. They will be receiving a grant of £74,731 over two years.

Tina Ambler and Katie, with staff

Funny money in Sunderland

Community Help and Neighbourly Care for Everyone (CHANCE) received a grant of £5,000.

They provide training and childcare services to the East End area of Sunderland.

They provide a stimulating environment for children so that their parents can return to work.

Click on the link below to hear Mike Parr at Breakfast talking to CHANCE project coordinator, Victoria Tipling:

Three generations at CHANCE

The Isis project received £4,945 which will help to provide people living in Washington with opportunities to participate in activities aimed at promoting good health.

The grant towards the Active Elders tutor costs will help to encourage healthy lifestyles in older people while reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Age Concern in Sunderland received £99,558 over three years. The Comic Relief grant funds a service within Age Concern Sunderland with an Advocacy Co-ordinator which allows older people to discuss their concerns and the services they need, giving them greater control over their lives and greater independence.

If you're doing something funny for money, let us know by e-mailing wear@bbc.co.uk or you can donate right now by visiting the Comic Relief official websites: