Doc Martin

The stars of Doc Martin have been reflecting on the success of Cornwall-based disaster relief charity ShelterBox.

We're so grateful for their warm and thoughtful support over the years to help more people know about our charity and the work we do." "At the heart of ShelterBox are our supporters and volunteers. The charity works with disaster-affected communities and local partners to understand what people need. It's perhaps why the cast have been so generous with their time in supporting the Truro-based charity that specialises in emergency shelter and helps people all over the world. When we're in Cornwall filming, we try and do what we can to help raise awareness of local charities, like ShelterBox. The charity supported 100,000 people, providing them with the tools and training they needed to rebuild their homes. The charity is currently supporting people in Pakistan who have fled severe monsoon flooding. [Doc Martin](https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/doc_martin/) first aired in September [2004](https://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/year/2004/) that we would receive such amazing support from the cast. [Saving Grace](https://www.comedy.co.uk/film/saving_grace/), ShelterBox is also supporting people who've had to flee conflict in Mozambique, Cameroon, and Ethiopia. [John Marquez](https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/john_marquez/), who plays PC Joseph Penhale in the [ITV](https://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/channel/itv/) drama series. Although the green boxes are well-recognised, ShelterBox no longer provides aid only in boxes. The medical comedy drama based in the fictional Cornish village of Portwenn is well-loved, and it's with that same warm affection that the people in the Duchy and around the world regard ShelterBox with.