Jamie Carragher's Football For Change Gala returns to Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena with a £250,000 fundraising target, bringing together stars from football, music and television. The event, hosted by Paddy McGuinness, will feature live performances, celebrity guests and fundraising activities.
Celebrity Guests and TV Reunion
Coleen Rooney is among the famous faces expected to attend, with her appearance coming as husband Wayne prepares for his own jungle adventure. She will be joined by Carol Vorderman, Jeff Brazier, former footballer Micah Richards and event host Paddy McGuinness.
Fans of BBC drama This City Is Ours will see a reunion of sorts, with stars James Nelson-Joyce, Jack McMullen, Darci Shaw and Adam Abbou expected to attend, swapping the screen for the red carpet.
Music Line-Up and Mystery Guest
Gabrielle and Tom Grennan are among the confirmed performers, with Gabrielle headlining the entertainment and Tom performing a special acoustic set ahead of dinner. Mark Wright will also swap his television presenting duties for the DJ decks later in the evening.
Organisers have confirmed that an internationally renowned rockstar, who has also received a knighthood, will make an appearance, though their identity is being kept secret.
Fundraising Highlights
Guests will have the chance to bid on prizes including a seven-day holiday to the Maldives, provided by travel company Destination2. Headline sponsor DSV is bringing a penalty shoot-out challenge, with guests able to make a donation to take part and win prizes.
Surinder Dubro, Managing Director of DSV, said: "Football For Change is a fantastic example of how business and sport can come together to create meaningful opportunities for young people who might otherwise face barriers to achieving their potential."
Football For Change was launched in 2021 by Carragher alongside fellow footballers Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Coady to tackle inequality and create opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. It has raised more than £1.5million so far, supporting grassroots projects across the UK. The money raised at the gala will go towards projects focused on education, training and opportunities for the future.
