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Christmas Carol Concert 2024

What a truly heartwarming and unforgettable evening we had at our Christmas Carol Concert! The night was filled with heartfelt readings, beautiful carols, and a true celebration of the festive spirit.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate the festive season and support children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). Your presence, generosity, and festive spirit filled the evening with joy.

Beautiful readings

The evening was made even more special with beautiful readings from some incredible individuals. We were delighted to hear words from Cathy Newman, Paul Brand, and Daisy McAndrew, each sharing a wonderful reading that brought the spirit of the season to life and added a special touch to the evening.

photo of cathy newman speaking in a church and a photo of kids staff members, paul brand, daisy mcandrew and a young person smiling

Inspiring story from a young person

One of the most touching moments was Bethan’s speech. Bethan is part of the Kids Young People’s Participation Team and The Collective, and is an activist for other disabled young people. She shared her inspiring story with powerful words about her experience with Kids, truly capturing the spirit of the evening and highlighting the positive impact we can make to so many young lives.

“Kids showed me and helped me realise that I am everything I could ever dream of being, that my disability is not something to be ashamed of, but something that gives me a unique perspective. It’s made me kinder, more empathetic, more organised, more determined.
Thanks to Kids, the people who work there and the other young people, I can stand here and speak proudly, about to graduate university, with a job offer to be a lawyer at a firm I could only have dreamt of a few years before.”
– Bethan, a young person who is part of the Kids Young People’s Participation Team and The Collective.

A symphony of festive cheer

The music was nothing short of magical! We were treated to spectacular performances from the Farm Street Church Choir and Finchley Children’s Music Group. Their renditions of classic Christmas carols created an atmosphere of pure joy and festive cheer.

photo of a children's choir singing and an adults choir singing

Heartfelt thanks to our wonderful supporters

A huge thank you goes out to our generous supporters! We are incredibly grateful to Bidfood UK for providing the wine and mince pies, adding a festive touch to the evening.

We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to Savills for sponsoring the event and helping us make this magical celebration possible. Without their support, we wouldn’t have been able to bring so many people together to celebrate the season and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND.

bidfood and savills logo

Thank you for making a difference

Thank you once again to everyone who joined us in making this night so special. Your support will continue to help us provide vital support for children and young people with SEND, giving them the opportunities they deserve to thrive.

We wish you a joyful festive season and a bright New Year!