E-newsletter December

With the Kids Company Christmas campaign underway we have a number of activities and events happening throughout December. This means that over the coming weeks you may be treated to extra editions of the e-newsletter, giving you updates on the latest news and festive events you and your colleagues can come along to.

THIS MONTH

Christmas Party Facebook App

Every year we create a magical Christmas day for thousands of children who would otherwise go without, and we need your help in making this happen, which is why we’ve created our ‘Christmas party’ app on Facebook. Through this unique app you can donate lovely gifts towards the Kids Company Christmas day party – everything from brussel sprouts to Christmas tree decorations! Every donation made will help us make it a Christmas to remember for over 3,500 vulnerable children this year.

Kids Company Album Launch

This December also sees the launch of the Kids Company music album in partnership with Pendragon Recordings. Join us in celebrating  by coming to the live launch event at the Barbican centre on Tuesday 13th December from 12-1pm.

The album showcases the inspiring musical talent of some of Kids Company’s young people. With collaborations of music industry artists, it is set to be an amazing hour of live music.

West End VIP/Amex Event

This weekend Oxford Street and Regents Street will be completely traffic free for the annual West End VIP event, sponsored by Amex. Not only will there be plenty of festive activities, including a 24 hour carolathon, but we will be raising  money for Kids Company over the course of the weekend.

Amex are donating £1 for every transaction on an American Express card from participating stores (up to £50K), so why not come down to enjoy the festivities and do your Christmas shopping, all whilst helping us raise vital funds for the Kids Company Christmas appeal?

We hope to see you there…

DATE FOR THE DIARY

Charity Concert

KIDS COMPANY MUSIC PRESENTS – HIT ME WITH TALENT

Monday 19th December @ 7pm
The Monto Water Rats
328 Gray’s Inn Road
WC1X 8BZ

Hit Me with Talent is a charity concert highlighting the musical achievements of the incredibly talented young musicians and performers of Kids Company who have overcome severe challenges in their lives to reach their goals and dreams.

Music plays such an important part in our young people’s lives, whether using it as a form of therapy, helping to re-engage with education, or initialise structure that has been absent from their everyday lives. By giving young people these opportunities we discover so many talents that would otherwise go unnoticed.

This is a night not to be missed as supporting the young people are some very special guest artists: Emmy the Great, Young and Lost Club, Babeshadow and Hares.

You can buy tickets to this extra special event here.

Please show your support for these inspiring young people by purchasing a ticket and passing on the details of this event to your friends, family and colleagues.

IN THE PRESS

Coldplay speak of their support of Kids Company and their benefit concert, Under 1 Roof, taking place at the O2 on Saturday 10th December.

Camila tells the Metro how the Iranian Revolution helped shape her outlook on life.