diff --git a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
index b76f1a7d5..879d1c61c 100644
--- a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ Red uses towncrier to create changelogs.
 To create a towncrier entry for your PR, create a file in `changelog.d` for it. If the changes are for a specific cog, place the file in the related subdirectory.
 
 The filename should be of the format `issuenumber.changetype(.count).rst`, where `(.count)` is an optional
-part of the filename should multiple entries for the same issue number and type be neccessary.
+part of the filename should multiple entries for the same issue number and type be necessary.
 If there is not an issue associated with your PR,
 you may use the PR number in place of the issue number.
 
diff --git a/changelog.d/2953.misc.rst b/changelog.d/2953.misc.rst
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..b30f69e77
--- /dev/null
+++ b/changelog.d/2953.misc.rst
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Fixed a typo in CONTRIBUTING.md.