Strictly Come Dancing and YouTube sensation, Saffron Barker, has launched a new initiative asking fellow YouTubers to donate advertising revenue in a bid to help the NHS fight coronavirus.. Saffron, 19, and other YouTube stars will be using social media to encourage followers to watch YouTube videos on Saturday but also to watch the adverts in order to increase donations. Royals 'not a racist family', Prince William says1, Denmark halts AstraZeneca vaccine 'as precaution'2, Michelle Obama is 'moving towards retirement'3, Adele finalises divorce with joint custody of son4, Where do Harry and Meghan get their money?5, Amanda Gorman's Catalan translator dropped6, Murder police question officer over Sarah Everard7, Warren Buffett finally joins exclusive $100bn club8, 'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations'9, Army accuses Suu Kyi of taking $600,000 and gold10. "If I can show people i can live in one room, we should be grateful we have our whole houses to live in," Saffron explained, and she appreciated her house a lot more afterwards. "It's so simple, they can just do things like not skipping the adverts while watching a video, and they help raise money.". she gushed. The man with Covid 'super antibodies' VideoThe man with Covid 'super antibodies', Army accuses Suu Kyi of taking $600,000 and gold. YouTuber Saffron Barker is helping to raise money for the NHS charity on her channel, alongside other content creators, during the coronavirus pandemic. The team is led by Michael Barker, a Consultant Physiotherapist by background and Imperial College Business School MBA who founded Saffron Steer in 2011. In an exclusive interview with The Sun, the 19-year-old has revealed how she was deaf in one ear as a child and hard of hearing in the other — and spent … George Floyd death: How will jurors be selected? When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Where do Harry and Meghan get their money? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) The social media star is using her online influence for good during the coronavirus crisis - but still many might not quite understand what it is YouTubers do. Creators and stars will also be presented with two mystery box challenges that showcase things for viewers to try at home. And Saffron Barker cut a very stylish figure in a mini shirt dress and oversized knitted waistcoat as she headed to BBC Morning Live on Monday. Some of the UK's best-known YouTubers are to present a four-hour livestream session on Thursday offering tips on staying upbeat during lockdown, while raising money for the NHS. 44 talking about this. Each hour will have a new host, with other performers "tag-teaming" their way through the show, with "lockdown tips" on "how to keep entertained, upbeat, and active". YOUTUBER and Strictly star Saffron Barker knows more than most what a precious job the NHS does. Saffron explained. The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 19, has opened up on her battle with health and has detailed her struggle with being deaf in one ear as a child, and hard of hearing in the other. Our. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. Hi my name is Saffron and i'm 19 from Brighton. "It wasn't too bad, I actually enjoyed it!" Who truly was the most dishonest president? Thank you NHS. Strictly star Saffron Barker praises NHS workers who saved her from going deaf : … Who's the most chatty in it? 45 talking about this. YouTuber highlights 'the importance of kindness', Royals 'not a racist family', Prince William says. EXCLUSIVE: Saffron Barker is teaming up with other YouTubers to raise money for NHS Charities Together. Viewers will be encouraged to donate to the NHS Charities Together campaign. Saffron Barker is encouraging the UK’s YouTube community to donate their advertising income from one video uploaded on 11 April to NHS Charities … The Strictly star spoke to MirrorOnline about how she is helping her young followers feel empowered to help during the crisis in a simple way, just by watching their favourite YouTubers and not skipping the ads. 1.8m Followers, 847 Following, 1,933 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Saffron Barker ♡ (@saffronbarker) We hope this show brings the latter.". EXCLUSIVE: YouTuber Saffron Barker on how she spearheaded a fund-raising campaign for the NHS charity, and why she spent 24 hours in her bathroom, Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with our free email newsletter. youtube and strictly star saffron barker surprises young hero with prestrigous award 13th November 2020 YouTube sensation Saffron Barker surprised a young carer from Kent with a coveted National Lottery Award, for her tireless work in the local community and for NHS staff, during lockdown. "The YouTube community are so great and have come together and raised money before, they just needed someone to kick start this initiative.". Saffron Barker (ft AJ and Curtis Pritchard), Big Narstie (feat. Saffron Barker is helping to raise money for NHS charities by donating some of her ad revenue and encouraging others to do the same. ... As NHS … Strictly star Saffron Barker praises NHS workers who saved her from going deaf. Saffron Barker leaves little to the imagination in a VERY racy red lingerie set as she shows off her new tattoo in sizzling snaps. Thank you NHS. YOUTUBER and Strictly star Saffron Barker knows more than most what a precious job the NHS does. ", laughed Saffron. Luke Hyams, head of YouTube Originals EMEA, spoke about the importance of bringing people together with Stream #WithMe. Tomorrow, on Saturday 11th April, YouTubers will be uploading the same type of videos they usually post, but donating all of their advertising revenue to the NHS charity for "Super Saturday". Hi my name is Saffron and i'm 19 from Brighton. In an exclusive interview with The Sun, the 19-year-old has revealed how she was deaf in one ear as … Read about our approach to external linking. 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The Strictly star … And Saffron Barker showed she's keeping herself in tip-top shape during the nation's ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, when she stepped out for a jog in Brighton on Friday. YouTube stars are uniting for a live stream later today (Thursday, April 30) in order to keep their viewers feeling upbeat, all while raising money for our NHS. In an exclusive interview with The Sun, the 19 … Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Strictly star Saffron Barker is backing The Sun’s Who Cares Wins appeal to repay NHS nurses who cared for her. YouTuber Saffron Barker is helping to raise money for the NHS charity on her channel, alongside other content creators, during the coronavirus pandemic.. Read about our approach to external linking. But she decided to film a video where she spent 24 hours in her bathroom as her own self-isolation experiment - a "spontaneous random idea" that ended up having a touching message. "Mike [Bushall] and Michelle [Visage]! © 2021 BBC. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Saffron’s connections and jobs at similar companies. Stevo the Madman, Haks and KS LDN), F2Freestylers (Jeremy Lynch & Billy Wingrove). Saffron Barker using YouTube ad income to donate to NHS (Picture: @saffronbaker) YouTube and Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker … Viewers will be encouraged to donate to the NHS Charities Together campaign. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Saffron said self-isolation was not too hard on her as she is fortunate enough to be living with her family, and she is able to work from any location. He said: "Life in isolation brings both difficult challenges and moments of joy. The NHS was amazing. (Brian Doherty) "Even my grandparents, as an example, they are my absolute biggest fans and they watch every single one of my videos and they have all the social media and they know that at even 80 years old. "The NHS are keeping people alive and look after people," said Saffron, who was particularly inspired by the weekly applause the nation has been giving to the NHS and key workers on Thursdays. He added they hope it will "help bring some light into homes as we navigate these unprecedented times, while also helping raise money for those on the frontline". Bubbly 19-year-old Saffron spearheaded the #YouTubers4NHSHeroes campaign, which will which will encourage other British YouTubers to donate their advertising video income to the official NHS charity. 45 talking about this. Saffron Barker has shared her praise for dedicated staff members of the NHS who saved her from going deaf as a child. Strictly star Saffron Barker is backing The Sun’s Who Cares Wins appeal to repay NHS nurses who cared for her. Kevin Batchelor, co-founder of the show's production company Electric Robin, said: "Because we are in isolation, this livestream is a real technical challenge - combining 12 different live locations together using up to 60 different cameras.". 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"Knowing I have a huge following online, I knew there was something I could do and get people involved. Thank you NHS. Based on an approach from Saffron Barker, ... NHS Charities Together is the organisation that brings together all the official charities of the NHS. View Saffron Cordery’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. Saffron Barker, Lady Leshurr, Big Narstie and Anastasia Kingsnorth are among those taking part. "It's about time we gave something back, it's the one positive thing we can take from all this.". As the official charity partner to the NHS, they are working with NHS England on a nationally co-ordinated response to support NHS staff and volunteers caring for COVID-19 patients. Hi my name is Saffron and i'm 19 from Brighton. Something went wrong, please try again later. "A few weeks ago I decided to donate my ad revenue to the NHS, and I asked other YouTubers to join in and do the same, and that's how Super Saturday #YouTubers4NHSHeroes came about. 'We women are pushed out of work because of childcare' Video'We women are pushed out of work because of childcare'. Strictly star Saffron Barker is backing The Sun’s Who Cares Wins appeal to repay NHS nurses who cared for her. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SAFFRON BARKER, a social media star with a formidable following, is currently competing in BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, alongside dance partner AJ Pritchard. Saffron Barker November 13, 2020 at 11:17 AM Ahhhh So excited to announce to you guys that my mum and I have cr ... eated a podcast called Mum Made me do it. Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics? The Duke of Cambridge says he has yet to speak to his brother Prince Harry following the Oprah interview. Saffron Barker, Lady Leshurr, Big Narstie and Anastasia Kingsnorth are among those taking part. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Health Videos. The full list of contributors is as follows: The livestream starts at 16:00 BST on Thursday 30 April. If there’s one thing that we’ve learned from the COVID-19 breakout, is that random acts of kindness are more prevalent than ever. "Like everyone at the moment, I'm just at home with my family and trying to keep busy, and I wondered, 'In what way can I personally help?'" Vlogger Saffron Barker is raising money and awareness for the NHS staff caring for COVID-19 patients by encouraging fellow YouTubers to donate to charity. The NHS … 'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations', Why Ghanaâs LGBT community is âunder attackâ. Saffron has 4 jobs listed on their profile. Saffron explained she knew that young people were concerned that they couldn't do anything to help with the coronavirus crisis, and they might feel helpless.