Martin Lewis creates £1million fund for charities helping coronavirus-hit people and he wants rich people to donate

But he also wants high net worth individuals to stump up extra cash for the fund too.

Martin's looking for donations of between £10,000 and £100billion, and adds that you can specify particular areas you'd like the cash to go towards.

Sadly, Martin says he doesn't have the the infrastructure in place to deal with smaller donations.

Martin said: "We face an unprecedented challenge to our health, economy, businesses, personal finance and way of life.

"And many of those who normally help society – our charities – are going to face similar pressures right now too."

He added: "My hope is to get the money distributed within the next couple of weeks, and I'm looking for projects that are up and running, or are in the process of being set up – as we want to deliver help at speed."

See the box above for how to apply.

Prince William has also launched a separate appeal on behalf of The National Emergencies Trust, which aims to raise funds to help local charities supporting those suffering hardship as a result of the outbreak.

Both charity appeals come as the government has set aside £350billion package to help prevent coronavirus from wrecking the economy.

This includes a business rates holiday for small businesses.

Although many of these businesses sadly won't have insurance cover for coronavirus-related loss of income.