Former X Factor judge Cheryl is set to attend this years St James’ Christmas fayre. The Christmas concert will be taking place on November 29th and will be raising money for Cheryl’s charity the Cheryl’s Trust. The foundation was set up by the 33-year-old singer last year in partnership with the Prince’s Trust, and aims to help disadvantaged and unemployed young people in the North East of England.
The news that the annual fundraising event which takes place at the St James’ Church in London was announced back in May of this year by the charity organisation;
“Cheryl’s Trust are delighted to have been selected as the charity partner of the annual Quintessentially Foundation Fayre of St James’s in association with The Crown Estate.
Topped as one of the most highly anticipated Charity Christmas Concert’s and hosted in the beautiful enclaves of St James’s Church, the 3 part event welcomes up to 500 guests to a star studded exclusive evening of carols, live performances, festive reading and Christmas cheer. This year, The Fayre of St James’s will be taking place on the 29th November.
This exceptional event has already raised a staggering £500,000 for charity over the last four years and they hope to raise even more this year! More details to follow.”
The festive 3 part event will welcome up to 500 guests to the star studded exclusive evening of carols, live performances, and a festive reading as they spread Christmas cheer and raise lots of money for the foundation.
This will be followed by the exclusive turn on of the Jermyn Street Christmas Lights and then the ultimate festive Celebration just a stone’s throw away from the live concert at Quaglino’s.
Tom Odell, Laura Wright and the London Community Gospel Choir all performed at the event last year, with readings by Brian Blessed, Matthew Macfayden and Sophie Winkleman. News of who will be attending this years concert in aid of Cheryl’s Trust is yet to be announced.
Cheryl also attended last years event.
It was unclear whether the Geordie superstar would be attending the charity bash this year, but according to the Sun newspaper she will attend the concert along with boyfriend Liam Payne.
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