Key Highlights
- Global’s annual charity gala raised £1,203,910 for Make Some Noise.
- The event featured performances by Adam Lambert, Cat Burns, and Craig David.
- Presenters shared personal stories to emphasize the importance of community support.
- Barclaycard was the headline sponsor of the event.
A Night of Star-Studded Music and Charity
Last night (Tuesday 18th November), Global’s Make Some Noise Night brought together a glittering lineup of celebrities for an evening of music, charity, and community support. The event, supported by Barclaycard, saw star-studded performances by Adam Lambert, Cat Burns, and Craig David as they performed at The Londoner hotel in Leicester Square.
The Power of Music to Unite
The night was hosted by many of Global’s most recognizable presenters, including Amanda Holden, Kate Garraway, Jordan North, Chris Stark, Johnny Vaughan, James O’Brien, and Jamie Theakston. These presenters, who poured their hearts into the event every year, bravely shared personal stories to underscore the importance of local community support during life’s toughest challenges.
Surprise Performances and Inspiring Stories
The evening was not just about music; it was also a platform for inspiring stories. A special performance from BAFTA Award nominee Lucy, an incredible blind and neurodivergent young pianist, captivated the audience. Lucy’s journey to victory in Channel 4’s The Piano highlighted the transformative power of support from Make Some Noise-funded charities.
Supporting Vital Projects Across the UK
The grant-giving charity, Make Some Noise, funded by Global and supported by Barclays, aims to tackle issues such as bereavement, food poverty, domestic abuse, homelessness, and loneliness. The night’s fundraising efforts will ensure that thousands of people across the UK can access vital physical and emotional support they need during life’s most challenging moments.
Simon Pitts, Group CEO of Global, expressed his gratitude for the generosity of all involved: “Last night was my first Make Some Noise Night as Global CEO, and to have raised £1,203,910 in a single evening is remarkable and speaks volumes about the generosity and spirit of all of our friends and partners. My thanks go to our phenomenal performers Adam Lambert, Cat Burns, Craig David and the extraordinary Lucy; to our brilliant presenters and the entire Global family, who pour their hearts into this night every year.”
Suzanne Ryder Richardson, Director of Global Goodness and CEO of Global’s Make Some Noise, echoed these sentiments: “It’s fantastic to have raised more than £1.2 million at this year’s Make Some Noise Night.
This incredible event showcases the power of music to bring people together and drive extraordinary, life-changing impact.”
As a long-standing partner of Global, Barclaycard has once again generously supported the event as headline sponsor. The company’s support has been crucial in making such impactful events possible year after year.
100% of all donations raised go directly to support Make Some Noise and its life-changing work. This year’s success is a testament to the continued commitment from Global, its presenters, performers, sponsors, and donors who make these nights not just about fundraising but about bringing communities together in times of need.
