Louis Tomlinson, Ed Sheeran and Yungblud are just some of the huge names supporting War Child’s Emergency Coronavirus Crowdfunder.
The six-week campaign aims to raise £300,000 to support children whose lives have been torn apart by war.
Already living in some of the most dangerous places in the world, children now face a danger as deadly as the bombs and bullets they have survived.
With schools shut and families pushed further into poverty by lockdown and recession, children living in conflict zones are more at risk than ever from child labour and recruitment into armed groups, as well as the life-threatening dangers of the virus.
With the incredible support of high-profile names from across the creative industries, War Child has been able to raise millions of pounds to support their vital work over nearly three decades. In this time of crisis, the creative community has come together again to support War Child’s work by offering a unique range of exclusive items, experiences and designs available to ‘buy now’, through auctions and prize draws.
They include: brunch with Carey Mulligan and a screening of her new film, a Royal Tea Party with Helena Bonham-Carter and Vanessa Kirby – both have played Princess Margaret in The Crown, signed guitars from Marcus Mumford and Ed Sheeran, a private video call with Louis Tomlinson or Jamie Dornan, meet and greets with Ed Sheeran, The 1975 or Duran Duran at a future show, a signed limited edition Flower Of Life lithograph from Coldplay, a limited edition print by Anthony Burrill, the chance to have a personal song written for you by Johnny Flynn and many, many more.
| Donor | Title | Description | Type |
| alt-J | Signed Original alt-J Art Print | An original A2 matte art print of one of Thom Green from alt-J’s digital art pieces, signed by the whole band. | Buy |
| Anthony Burrill | Limited Edition Anthony Burrill Print | Limited Edition Anthony Burrill “HOPE” 50x70cms print designed exclusively for War Child UK. Limited run of 100 prints only, printed on Context – a 100% recycled paper, with lettering scanned from vintage wood type. Signed and numbered by the artist. | Buy |
| Bastille | Drum Lesson with Woody from Bastille | Your opportunity to have a drum lesson with Woody from Bastille over Zoom to learn the track of your choice and learn some new skills from the multi-platinum selling BRIT Award winning band’s drummer! | Prize Draw |
| Bella Freud | Bella Freud Peace & Love T-Shirt | Get your hands on this incredible Peace & Love t-shirt created especially for War Child by the wonderful Bella Freud | Buy |
| Ben Lovett | Learn Piano With Ben Lovett | A 45 minute private piano lesson with Ben Lovett over Zoom – your chance to learn from the keyboard player and multi-instrumentalist of Mumford & Sons | Auction |
| Carey Mulligan | Carey Mulligan Breakfast & Screening | Breakfast for you and up to 5 friends with Carey Mulligan and a private screening of her new upcoming film! | Auction |
| Coldplay | Signed Coldplay Lithograph | A limited edition Flower of Life lithograph (1m x 1m) from Coldplay’s ‘A Head Full of Dreams’ album artwork, signed by the band. | Auction |
| Cressida Jamieson | Cressida Jamieson Embroidered T-shirt | T-shirt with exclusive embroidered design by Cressida Jamieson. The design features the crocus flower which is primarily associated with the mirthfulness and glee associated with youth. | Buy |
| Cressida Jamieson | Cressida Jamieson Embroidered Jumper | Grey sweatshirt with exclusive embroidered design by Cressida Jamieson. The design features the crocus flower which is primarily associated with the mirthfulness and glee associated with youth. | Buy |
| Duran Duran | Meet Duran Duran At Their Show In Dublin | Meet Duran Duran in Dublin at their concert at St Anne’s Park on Sunday 13th June 2021, with two tickets to watch the show! | Auction |
| Ed Sheeran | Guitar Signed By Ed Sheeran | A W01 Sheeran by Lowden guitar signed by Ed with a message personalised to you! | Auction |
| Ed Sheeran | Meet Ed Sheeran | The incredible chance to meet Ed Sheeran backstage at a UK show of your choice on his next tour, along with two tickets to the gig! | Auction |
| Elbow | Signed Elbow Lithograph | A limited edition cube art lithograph “The Best Of” A3 print from Elbow – signed by the whole band! | Buy |
| Emilia Clarke | Emilia Clarke Signed GOT Book | A copy of Fire & Blood, George R.R. Martin’s novel from the Game Of Thrones Series, signed by Daenerys Targaryen, Mother of Dragons, herself – Emilia Clarke! | Buy |
| Emma Freud | Signed Page Of Script From Love Actually | An iconic page of Richard Curtis’s own script of Love Actually – the scene with Andrew Lincoln holding up cards outside Keira Knightley’s house. The page is signed by him, and framed by his lovely script editor Emma Freud. | Buy |
| Emma Freud | Signed 35mm Film Cell From Love Actually | Framed film cell featuring the final frame of film from the original 35mm reel of the truly iconic film Love Actually – signed by Richard Curtis and Emma Freud | Buy |
| Emma Stone | Meet Emma Stone At The Cruella Premiere | Your chance to meet Emma Stone at the Cruella premiere in London, along with two tickets for you and a friend to attend! | Auction |
| Jamie Dornan | Video Call with Jamie Dornan | Celebrate your birthday in style with your very own, one-on-one video call with Jamie Dornan – star of The Fall! | Auction |
| Jamie xx | Watch Jamie xx Live from Side of Stage | Your last chance to get tickets to the sold out Primavera Sound Barcelona festival in 2021, courtesy of Jamie xx, along with the chance to watch his set from side of stage! | Auction |
| Jess Glynne | VIP Tickets to Isle of Wight Festival | Two VIP Weekend Tickets to the legendary Isle of Wight Festival 2021, courtesy of Jess Glynne! | Buy |
| Johnny Flynn | A Personal Song Written By Johnny Flynn | The truly unique opportunity to have your very own personal song written for you by Johnny Flynn! You’ll have a Zoom call with Johnny for him to get to know a bit about you, then the acclaimed songwriter, musician, actor and soundtrack composer will go away to write a bespoke song solely for you. | Auction |
| Jude Law | Collector’s Wand Signed by Jude Law | A hand-painted resin replica wand in collector’s box signed by Dumbledore himself, Jude Law, from his role in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, along with two vinyl figures in signed boxes | Buy |
| Laura Marling | Laura Marling’s 1968 J-50 Gibson Guitar | Laura’s very own 1968 Gibson J50 acoustic guitar with adjustable bridge. 1968 was the last year this guitar was made with rounded shoulders, and the only year with the rare Gibson logo on pickguard. A great sounding guitar used by Laura. | Auction |
| Liam Gallagher | See Liam Gallagher at a Special Show | Two tickets to Liam Gallagher’s thank you to the NHS show at The O2 in May 2021 and a signed poster from his recent MTV unplugged show | Auction |
| Louis Tomlinson | Zoom Call With Louis Tomlinson | Your chance to meet acclaimed solo artist and one-time member of One Direction for a private Zoom call. | Prize Draw |
| Marcus Mumford | Marcus Mumford’s Signed Guitar | A once in a lifetime chance to own a signed guitar from Marcus Mumford’s personal collection! | Auction |
| Mark Strong | Mark Strong’s Wrap Gift Clothing | Clothing given as wrap gifts to Mark Strong after the filming of iconic films such as Shazam, Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes and Cruella, only ever given to cast and crew! | Buy |
| MOF | War Child x MOF Canvas Shopper Bag | A specially designed 10oz natural large canvas shopper bag, with exclusive 3-colour illustrated “Love In The Time Of Corona” design by Zoe More O’Ferrall. | Buy |
| Noel Gallagher | Oasis Record Signed by the Gallaghers | Oasis Be Here Now 12” Vinyl, signed by both Noel & Liam Gallagher | Auction |
| Oscar Isaac | Rare Vinyl Signed by Oscar Isaac | Rare 12″ vinyl copy of Another Day, Another Time – a never publicly available promo copy for the original soundtrack recording of the 2013 Coen Brothers film Inside Llewyn Davis. Released via Nonesuch, the vinyl will be signed by the stars of the film Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, as well as the lead contributor to the soundtrack Marcus Mumford. | Buy |
| Radiohead | Signed Radiohead Prints | Framed square Radiohead print signed by the whole band, featuring art from the OK Computer and A Moon Shaped Pool eras. | Buy |
| Rinsola Babajide | Signed Liverpool F.C. Women Shirt | A Liverpool F.C. Women Shirt, signed by the whole team, courtesy of winger Rinsola Babajide | Buy |
| Ted Dwane | A Year’s Supply of Ted Dwane’s Honey | A year supply of honey from Ted Dwane’s (Mumford and Sons) bees! | Auction |
| The 1975 | Meet The 1975 + Handwritten Lyric Sheet | Meet The 1975 and watch the show of your choice on the next tour anywhere in the world! Plus, choose your favourite The 1975 song and Matty Healy will handwrite the lyrics especially for you to take home. | Prize Draw |
| The Chemical Brothers | 4 Opening Night Tickets to Electronic | 4 tickets to attend the opening night of Electronic: From Kraftwerk to The Chemical Brothers on July 31st at the Design Museum in London. | Buy |
| The Crown | A Royal Tea Party with The Margarets | The chance for you and a friend to have afternoon tea with Helena Bonham-Carter and Vanessa Kirby, both actors who played Queen Margaret in The Crown, at an exclusive London location! | Auction |
| Tom Odell | Signed Tom Odell Piano Book | Learn the music of the incredibly talented Tom Odell with your very own piano book, signed by the man himself | Buy |
| Winston Marshall | Signed Mumford & Sons Banjo and Lesson | Gentlemen of the Road Goodtime Banjo made by Deering Banjos (including rare GOTR ’stopover’ banjo head) and signed by Mumford & Sons. The prize also includes a 45 minute private virtual banjo lesson with Winston Marshall | Auction |
| Yungblud | Yungblud’s First Tour Microphone | The SM58 Microphone used by Yungblud on his first headline tour in 2018 including shows across Europe, North America and Australia | Prize Draw |
With the donations made:
- £10 could provide a child who has nothing, with toys including a teddy bear, puzzle, and football
- £25 could provide a child living in a refugee camp who is unable to go to school with an at-home education pack
- £28 could provide critical support to two children calling our helpline who have nobody else to turn to during lockdown
- £35 could provide a family living in cramped conditions with lifesaving hygiene kits. They contain soap, hand sanitiser, masks and towels
- £45 could provide a family of seven living in poverty with lifesaving food for a month including flour, rice and oil
- £75 could provide three children living in a refugee camp who are unable to go to school with an education pack
War Child’s Emergency Coronavirus Crowdfunder runs until 1st September. To find out more, visit WarChildCrowdfunder.co.uk and follow @WarChildUK on Twitter and Instagram for further updates.
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