Jo Skinner

Charity Gig Night at Confetti

Fundraising for Disasters Emergency Committee
£456
raised of £1,000 target
by 11 supporters
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Charity Gig Night at Confetti, 1 May 2023
Disasters Emergency Committee

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We organise disaster relief worldwide to be there for people in desperate need

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We are hosting a gig night at Confetti to raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee, a charity that provides aid for people affected by disasters worldwide, such as the Turkey/Syria earthquakes, the Ukraine war and the Pakistan floods. The gig is free entry, but we welcome you to donate whatever you are able to support this great cause.

Various student singer/songwriters and bands will be performing, including -

Ada Blue - alternative acoustic pop

Ellie Stainsby - acoustic singer/songwriter

Charlotte Moon - folk

Rawshack - rock

Slendz - rap/hip hop

Smokey Penny - alt rock

More information on the Disasters Emergency Committee below -

• In southern Turkey and North West Syria, earthquakes have killed over 50,000 people and left many more without homes or even basic shelter. The DEC have ensuring people have access to healthcare, shelter for those who have lost their homes, heating in safe spaces, blankets, warm clothes, and food and clean water.

• In Ukraine, the DEC has been providing food to families in bomb shelters, helping refugee children overcome traumatic experiences, and more -

"When we couldn’t go outside they would bring us what we needed through the bombings. They risked their lives to provide us with food, water and other necessary items," - Yulia, Kharkiv.

• In Pakistan, over 2 million homes have been destroyed or badly damaged by floods. The DEC are working in challenging conditions to meet people’s basic needs such as food, clean water and shelter.

Here’s how our donations could help –

• £10 could provide blankets to keep two people warm

• £25 could provide emergency food for a family for ten days

• £50 could provide emergency shelter for two families

The bar will be open for over 18s. ID required!

Please be aware that this event will include flashing lights/images.

Tickets required on entry.

About the charity

Disasters Emergency Committee

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At times of overseas emergency, the DEC brings together a unique alliance of the UK's aid, corporate, public and broadcasting sectors to rally the nation's compassion, and ensure that funds raised go to DEC agencies best placed to deliver effective and timely relief to people most in need.

Donation summary

Total raised
£456.00
+ £21.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£456.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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