Joe Lycett praised by LGBT charities for his £10,000 donation.

Joe Lycett has been praised by LGBT charities for his £10,000 donation.

The 34-year-old comic shocked everyone when he followed through on his threat to shred ten grand cash when David Beckham did not respond to his challenge to speak out against the Qatari government - who threaten people engaging in same-sex relations with up to seven years in prison - after he signed a £10 million contract to promote the FIFA World Cup.

However, later Joe revealed the money he destroyed was fake and he had already given it to two charities promoting inclusivity in sport even before he challenged the ex-England captain - who posed for Attitude, a gay magazine, in 2002 - to sever ties with Qatar.

Angus Malcolm, the head of Sports Allies - who got half the money - told the Metro.co.uk: “We already make films, but we have been keen to explore new ways to share them.

“Lycett’s gift will allow us to build a vibrant offer on film-centred media platforms such as TikTok and, increasingly, Instagram. If the halo effect of Joe’s gift keeps attracting new donors, it will also enable us to produce regular, more news-driven content.”

The rest of the dosh was given to Rainbow Laces' campaign - an offshoot of Stonewall - who condemn the The FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Sasha Misra, a rep from the charity said: “We are thrilled to be included in Joe Lycett’s 10,000 donation to charities that promote equality in football and are challenging the appalling human rights record of Qatar as they host the Men’s World Cup.

“LGBTQ+ people are criminalised in Qatar just for being themselves and no country which abuses the human rights of its people in this way should be awarded the honour of hosting a major sporting tournament in the first place.”