A Sunderland charity will benefit from over £50,000 in fundraising
this Christmas thanks to a charity campaign spearheaded by
Sunderland Music City.
Musicians from across the region come together at The Fire Station in
Sunderland on Sunday 14 December as Sunderland Music City presented
Music Against Child Poverty, a Christmas concert to raise funds for Love,
Amelia.
Love Amelia is a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting children and
families facing financial hardship in the North East.
Through the provision of essential items, emotional support, and communitydriven initiatives, the charity works to ensure every child has a fair start in life.
Sunderland Music City today donated £51,684.10 to the charity thanks to
ticket sales, merchandise and sponsorship for its Music Against Child Poverty
event, as well as further donations from its Keys of the City Guinness World
Record attempt.
Love, Amelia volunteers and staff, the Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Lucy
Winskell and the Sunderland Music City team, which includes Michelle Daurat,
Andrew Dipper, Frankie Francis, Marty Longstaff, Emily Jackson and Paul
Callaghan, were present at Love, Amelia earlier today to share the news and
see first-hand how the funds will benefit families in the region.
Steph Capewell, CEO of Love, Amelia, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to the
Sunderland Music City team and to everyone in the community who came out
once again to support Love, Amelia.
“Events like this show the real power of music to connect people and create
positive change; Music Against Child Poverty captures that perfectly.
“The phenomenal amount raised will have a significant impact on the children
and families we support, and the standard of talent throughout the event was
outstanding.
“It’s a privilege to be part of something that brings so much good together.”
Returning for its second year, Music Against Child Poverty featured a diverse
lineup of local and national performers who donated their time and talent.
The 2025 line-up included Mickey Callisto, Frankie Francis, Small Town Brass,
Ani Sandwith, Manny 234, Kathryn Williams, Tom A Smith, The Cornshed
Sisters and The Lake Poets.
“This is what’s possible when our community comes together as one,” said
Sunderland Music City’s Frankie Francis, who programmed and hosted the
Music Against Child Poverty show.
“We’re all incredibly grateful for the passion and generosity shown by
musicians, audiences, volunteers, partners, sponsors and staff, as well as The
Fire Station for hosting us.
“It’s a privilege to work with Steph and her amazing team at Love, Amelia to
bring Christmas cheer to families in need.”
Love, Amelia is accepting donations until close of business on Sunday for
families that need it most this Christmas.
Gift donations for children aged 10-18 are currently needed most, but anything
you can give is invaluable and will make the world of difference this festive
period.
The charity is based at 3 Glaholm Road, Hendon.
