The star-studded list of UK supporters also includes singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama, British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, model Soo Joo Park, Labour MP Sarah Owen and pop singer Sinead Harnett.
Announcing the fund on Instagram, Chan said: “Whilst much of the focus regarding anti-Asian attacks has been on the US, we know the problem is global – including a disturbing rise in hate crimes against people of ESEA appearance in the UK. In London alone attacks have tripled over the past year.
“Like many others, I worry for family members every time they leave the house or use public transport.
“My mum has worked for the NHS for most of her life – she and my dad have been followed and subjected to a number of verbal assaults since the beginning of the pandemic.