Patrons

Nick is the four times Oscar-winning Director of Aardman Animations, the creator of Wallace & Gromit, a Patron and Trustee of The Grand Appeal, and the brains behind the Gromit Unleashed project which began all the way back in summer 2013.

See Nick talk about his involvement in Gromit Unleashed here:

Peter who as co-founder of Aardman and our charity’s chairman has been involved with us from the very beginning!

Back in 2016 Peter visited the Bristol Children’s Hospital to present the first set of gifts to staff and patients to celebrate The Grand Appeal’s 21st anniversary!

Peter said: “The money raised has made an enormous difference to the lives of these young patients, and I am very proud of the part that Aardman and Wallace & Gromit have had to play in that success.

David is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Aardman Animations.

“Little did we know, when Aardman first became involved with The Grand Appeal, helping to raise funds for a new Bristol Children’s Hospital, that 30 years and £90million later, we would still be a major part of their fundraising plans.

“The various Gromit Unleashed art-trails have provided tremendous enjoyment for thousands of families in and around Bristol, but, more importantly, the funds have supported hundreds of families going through the trauma of having a seriously ill child. It has been very humbling to be involved with the charity over the decades, and Aardman hopes that it can support The Grand Appeal for many more years to come.”