Annual Christmas Carol Concert supports the work of Â鶹APP
Supporters of Â鶹APP got in the festive spirit by singing along to classic carols in London, with donations helping our work with children across the world
The annual Carol Concert generously hosted by Reed Smith in support of Â鶹APP was held in London on 16th December.
We were joined by a great turnout of guests who got in the Christmas spirit by singing along to classic carols. There were powerful readings by former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, broadcaster Ashley John-Baptiste, author and Â鶹APP Advisory Board member Kathy Lette, education campaigner Shazia Ramzan, Â鶹APP Advisory Board member Tamara Box and Brigid North, partner at Reed Smith.
The service was held at St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate Church in the City of London and also featured performances by the Reed Smith choir and Polished Brass, who generously gave their time and talent.
Thank you to everyone who donated – we are thrilled to announce the Carol Concert has so far raised more than £3,000 to support our work.
Â鶹APP strives to ensure all children everywhere get the best start in life, have a safe place to learn and develop skills for the future to unleash the potential of the next generation. Our supporters’ generosity helped to amplify the message of hope and opportunity for children everywhere.
Â鶹APP Chair Sarah Brown (third from right) with the Rev. David Armstrong and readers Gordon Brown, Brigid North, Tamara Box, Kathy Lette, Ashley John-Baptiste and Shazia Ramzan
The Reed Smith choir and Polished Brass perform at the Carol Concert
Broadcaster Ashley John-Baptiste gives a reading to Â鶹APP supporters gathered at St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate Church
Kathy Lette, author and Â鶹APP Advisory Board member, gives a reading at the 2025 Carol Concert