In 2016, Scottish actor and philanthropist Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who, Benediction, The Devil's Hour) became a celebrity patron to Coram. Since then he has supported the charity's work such as attending special events or creating promotional videos. In 2017, he became the official host of Voices, a youth writing competition by Coram Voice.

To celebrate Peter's 65th birthday (14 April), I am once again raising funds for Coram, a charity he cares deeply for. Please donate what you feel is the most comfortable for you or spreading the word always helps. Thank you!

PHOTO CREDITS:

Cover Photo: Peter stands next to the window display for Coutts & Coram at the bank’s Strand headquarters during the Voices 2018 writing competition. Photo courtesy of Dr. Carol Homden (Chief Executive of Coram).

Thomas Coram Engraved By JW Cook After Painting By B Nebot

Statue of Thomas Coram outside of the Coram charity

Official Coram UK Photo

Queen Elizabeth II visits UK's oldest charity in London (December 5, 2018)

Peter Capaldi hosts for the first time at "Voices 2017" writing competition (April 10, 2017). By Coram Voice.

Peter hosts for the second year at Coram Voice's "Voices 2018" writing competition (April 9, 2018). By Coutts.

Peter hosts for the third year at Coram Voice's "Voices 2019" writing competition (April 10, 2019). By Sam Mellish.

Peter does a 'Doctor Who' pose with Sophia Alexandra Hall (winner of the category Care Leaver for her poem, "The Girl Behind the Glass"). By Sam Mellish, from Voices 2019 Awards Highlights.

Due to COVID-19 and the pandemic, Coram Voice's writing competition Voices 2020 was presented online at their YouTube Channel (July 15, 2020). Peter returned for his fourth year as host with Sophia Alexandra Hall joining him

Still unable to safely appear in person, Coram Voice held their writing competition, Voices 2021, online at their YouTube Channel. Peter was the host for his fifth year in a row and Sophia joined him for her second year as a host (July 14, 2021).

Coram Voice's "Voices Awards" writing competition returns as a live event in 2022! Hosts Peter Capaldi and Sophia Alexandra Hall pose with judges Patrice Lawrence, Chris Wild, Emma Norry and Callen Martin (May 21, 2022).

Peter holds up the Coram Voice Anthology book at the "Voices 2022 Awards" ceremony. Source: Good News Shared.