Apple CEO Tim Cook Appears on 'Big Night In' Fundraiser in UK

[MacRumors]

Apple CEO Tim Cook today made a surprise appearance on the BBC's "Big Night In" fundraiser in the UK, where he announced Apple's plans to make a significant donation to the event.

Cook also said that Apple would be waiving royalties on a "Times Like These" single that was performed on the show, and would allow UK Apple users to make Big Night In donations from their devices.

On the UK Apple website, there's now a link to make a donation to the cause, though the link only works on devices set to the UK region. Money raised by The Big Night In will be split between Comic Relief and Children in Need and will support local charities and projects that are providing vital emergency support in the UK.

Apple also recently donated $10 million to the "One World: Together at Home" special in the United States, which was put together by Lady Gaga, the World Health Organization, and Global Citizen.

Apple has also sourced and donated more than 20 million N95 masks to healthcare professionals, and its design, engineering, operations, and packaging teams have created and shipped millions of face shields to medical workers.

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[Timothy Leo Crowley]

Apple is a good community member. Very caring and conscientious. Thank you!

 

[Moi Ici]

Nice one Tim!

 

[SaxPlayer]

Good effort by Apple there. Nice one.

 

[SayCheese]

Sat watching it with my wife. She knew all the celebrities that came on before Tim Cook, I didn't recognise any of them until he came on. My wife recognised Tim's voice from the Apple keynotes.

Great support of a great cause Tim.

 

[virginblue4]

I’d just popped out of the room briefly and my partner called me when Tim appeared.
Great cause, thanks for supporting it, Tim!

 

[NeverInDoubt]

£27m raised with the UK Government also matching it. Thanks to all contributors, whether large or small, much appreciated.

 

[jaseyy88]

How very generous of you Tim Apple

 

[citysnaps]

Tip of my cap to Apple and Mr. Cook!

 

[MrGimper]

Damn, missed it. Hopefully the segment will appear on YouTube or something. Well done Tim.

 

[Mr. Dee]

Tim Cook really has made Apple his own and changed the character of the company presenting a more human touch. Even though Steve Jobs was big on the arts and used it describe who the company is and who worked there, it still had a very removed feel to it. Then again, Steve Jobs chose him to be the CEO, so, its obvious that was a smart move. I just hope Tim is training people to carry on that spirit and legacy.

 

[darkcompass]

Great news.

 

[Kebabselector]

It's 1 hour and 23 minutes in if you want to watch that bit (probably UK only)

 

[simonmet]

He thinks he’s a celebrity? Says it all really.

 

[RecentlyConverted]

£27m raised with the UK Government also matching it. Thanks to all contributors, whether large or small, much appreciated.

In reality "£27m with the UK tax payer also matching it. Thanks to all contributors, whether large or small, much appreciated." A thank you to the tax payer. Governments only have the money they take off the people. The best the average tax payer of any country can hope, is that their governments tax income, and borrowing, is well spent.

 

[Shanghaichica]

Aww I would have watched it if I knew Tim was going to be on.