The Football For Change Chairman aims to build on the charity’s £1.5 million fundraising success to create brighter futures for young people
Former Liverpool footballer Jamie Carragher is aiming to raise an additional £250,000 for Football For Change at a gala this weekend (November 14). The star has set his sights on the ambitious target as chairman for the chairty, which he launched in 2021 with fellow footballers Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Coady.
The charity brings together football stars and business leaders to help young people from disadvantaged communities build brighter futures. It aims to tackle inequality and create opportunities for young people who face barriers to education, employment and personal development.
Hosted by Paddy McGuinness, the star-studded gala will take place at Liverpool’s M&S arena this weekend. Music stars Gabrielle and Tom Grennan will be performing, and will join a host of famous football faces on the red carpet.
Having raised more than £1.5 million since its launch five years ago, the latest fundraising drive will build on the charity’s success.
Speaking about the ambitious fundraising target Carragher said: “We’ve made a fantastic start, raising more than £1.5 million and helping young people access education, skills, mentoring and opportunities that can genuinely change the direction of their lives. But there is so much more to do.”
He added: “Every pound raised at the Gala can help open doors, build confidence and give young people the chance to create a better future for themselves.”
The funds have supported a wide range of initiatives designed to make a lasting difference to young people and communities across the UK.
Some of the charity’s amazing work so far has included funding life-changing education and sports retreats abroad for more than 200 disadvantaged young people, as well as providing laptops and digital equipment to students from low-income households.
The charity has also supported the development of an education hub in Liverpool, helped homeless young people in Glasgow move into employment and accommodation, and awarded grants of up to £10,000 to innovative, youth-led projects.
Logistics firm DSV, supporting the Gala, said it is ‘proud’ to back Jamie’s cause. “Jamie and the team have already made a significant impact,” Managing Director Surinder Dubro said.
He added: “By working together, we can help young people access the education, skills, mentoring and support they need to build brighter futures. This is about more than raising money; it is about creating lasting change and ensuring the next generation has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background.”
The gala has become one of football’s biggest charity nights, attracting a host of famous faces over the years. Previous events have featured performances from Sir Rod Stewart, Noel Gallagher, Texas, Boy George and Culture Club, and Paloma Faith, while stars including David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Jack Grealish, Jordan Henderson, Roy Keane and Alex Greenwood have all thrown their support behind the cause.
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