Look To The Stars News: Kids Company

Coldplay To Host Celebrity Charity Concert

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:10:00 +0000

Coldplay will host Under 1 Roof, a benefit concert in support of the charity Kids Company at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, London, on December 10.

The band will join stars such as Tinie Tempah, Emeli Sandé, Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan at the show to raise money for the charity, which with vulnerable children and young people in some of the most deprived areas of London.

“Kids Company is a phenomenal organisation that is very close to our hearts,” says Chris Martin and the band. “We hope that people get behind the event to raise as much money for Kids Company as possible. On our side, we can promise anyone that buys a ticket that they’ll be part of a very special night.”

Celebrities Light Up Virtual Brain For Kids Charity

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0000

On Monday September 27, 2010, Camila Batmanghelidjh – also known as ’Britain’s most colourful charity leader’ – will be challenging the nation to light up a virtual brain for the children’s charity Kids Company.

The groundbreaking socially networkable campaign, which is supported by celebrities like Dame Helen Mirren, Stephen Fry, Ruby Wax, Rowan Atkinson, Sam Taylor-Wood, Richard Branson and Jon Snow. The aim is to raise £5 million in one million seconds to provide support that will help disturbed and vulnerable children across the world. Children whose drug addicted parents like to use a loaded gun to wake them up. Kids Company provides vital refuge for these children and develops pioneering therapeutic treatments.

Kids Company has created an astonishing online virtual brain comprising one million neurons and the competition is on to see who can light up the largest cluster of neurons in the fastest possible time. The virtual brain harnesses the power of social media and social networks in a unique way. Supporters go online and light up a neuron for £5 and are then encouraged to ask everyone within their own social networks to do the same. The neurons connect together to form clusters that grow and grow.

Coldplay Raises Charity Cash For Kids Company

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Coldplay’s End Of The Decade charity auction to benefit Kids Company has raised a massive £251,482.

“The text messages were flying around last night and it’s fair to say that the band are just as excited/grateful/amazed by the enormous total as Kids Company are,” said Chris Martin and the band. “A huge thanks to everyone who bid and helped make the Clearout Sale such a success.”

A huge amount of instruments and band paraphernalia was up for grabs, including Jonny Buckland’s Viva Thinline ‘72 Tele guitar, which went for £15,000, and the costume worn by Chris Martin in the ’Strawberry Swing’ video.

Coldplay To Clear Out Instruments And More In Charity Auction

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0000

In an attempt to raise money for the charity Kids Company, Coldplay is having an ‘End of the Decade Clearout Sale.’

Starting December 17 and running until 5pm (GMT) on December 31, the band is auctioning instruments, stage equipment, signed platinum discs, posters, and even costumes from the Viva La Vida tour on Ebay.

“Over the past 10 years we’ve accumulated a lot of guitars, keyboards, amps, posters, platinum discs and all sorts of nostalgia. All proceeds will go to Kids Company, an incredible charity that helps vulnerable children and young people in London,” the band wrote on www.coldplay.com.

Gwyneth Paltrow And Famous Friends Hold Charity Sale

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

British store Selfridges hosted a celebrity garage sale for charity in London during the weekend.

Items were donated by Gwyneth Paltrow, Little Britain star David Walliams, TV presenter Denise van Outen, Lily Allen, Davina McCall, members of the All Saints, Jodie Kidd and many more, with proceeds going to Mothers4Children, a charity dedicated to harnessing the compassion of women to create a powerful and enduring platform for change. Established by model and actress Lisa B, the foundation has trustees such as Yasmin Le Bon, Trinny Woodall, Anya Hindmarch and Natalie Massenet, and raises money for charities such as Kids Company and the Foundation for the Relief of Disabled Orphans.

Thousands of people turned out for the event, which featured 45 stalls – many of which were managed by the stars themselves.

Coldplay Donates To Gwyneth Paltrow's Favorite Charity

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +0000

British band Coldplay have donated £1 million to a children’s charity in the UK.

The group has made the donation to Kids Company, a charity that provides practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children and young people, in particular those with severe emotional, behavioral and social difficulties, resulting from significant experiences of trauma and neglect. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow – who is married to Coldplay singer Chris Martin – is also a big supporter of the charity. Last year, she cleaned out her closet for an auction to benefit the charity, and she recently designed a range of clothes to raise money for the organization.

“[Coldplay] were moved by the tough stories they heard and want to be genuine participants,” said charity founder Camila Batmanghelidjh. “I got the feeling the donation was something they had planned from the start of their careers.”

Gwyneth Paltrow To Launch Charity Designs Next Week

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Gwyneth Paltrow’s long awaited charity clothes designs will go on sale next week.

The 36-year-old actress has teamed up with French label ZOEtee’s to create a collection – called ZOEtee’s Loves Gwyneth – for Autumn/Winter 09, with proceeds to go to Kids Company, a London-based charity that provides practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children and young people, in particular those with severe emotional, behavioral and social difficulties, resulting from significant experiences of trauma and neglect.

The ZOEtee LOVES Gwyneth Paltrow line will sell from £100 to £595, and will comprise both evening and day wear, with luxe basics, and elegant draped dresses.

Tracey Emin Donates Naked Kate Moss Drawing To Charity Raffle

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Artist Tracey Emin has donated a limited edition drawing of a naked Kate Moss to a new charity raffle.

The charity raffle has been set up to raise money for Mothers4Children, a charity dedicated to harnessing the compassion of women to create a powerful and enduring platform for change. Established by model and actress Lisa B, the foundation has trustees such as Yasmin Le Bon, Trinny Woodall, Anya Hindmarch and Natalie Massenet, and raises money for charities such as Kids Company and the Foundation for the Relief of Disabled Orphans.

Tickets to the UK-based raffle – which also includes lots such as a dinner party catered by Tom Aikens and much more – cost as little as £1. The raffle can be accessed here.

Gwyneth Paltrow Designs Clothes For Children's Charity

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow has designed a range of clothing, with profits going to a children’s charity.

The 36-year-old actress has teamed up with French label ZOEtee’s to create a collection – called ZOEtee’s Loves Gwyneth – for Autumn/Winter 09, with proceeds to go to Kids Company, a London-based charity that provides practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children and young people, in particular those with severe emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, resulting from significant experiences of trauma and neglect.

Details of the collection are yet to be released, but the range will be 1970s-inspired and will include jersey basics – which the fashion house is famed for. It will be unveiled in London next week.

Pick Up Celebrity Hand-Me-Downs For Charity

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:00:00 +0000

It’s time to start thinking about Christmas shopping again, and this might just be the answer you’ve been searching for.

Celeb2nds.com has a whole swag of exciting items donated by your favorite stars – including Jamie Oliver’s apron, Donny Osmond’s dressing gown, Duran Duran’s drum kit, Kelly Osbourne’s dress, a card signed by David Tennant, Beverley Knight’s gold disc, and much more.

“Celeb2nds.com is an exciting new concept that allows users to get their hands on money can’t buy items from their celebrity idols, whilst raising money for some very worthy charities,” said site founder Steve Howell, who established the initiative in 2006.

Gwyneth Paltrow Cleans Out Closet For Kids Company

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:30:00 +0000

Gwyneth Paltrow is to donate some of her old clothes to a new charity auction.

The 36-year-old actress – married to Chris Martin of Coldplay – is giving a selection of items culled from her wardrobe to the British children’s charity Kids Company for their live auction event next month.

Kids Company provides practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children and young people, in particular those with severe emotional, behavioral and social difficulties, resulting from significant experiences of trauma and neglect. The money from the auction will go directly to provide educational and counseling support to inner-city children and young people.

Charity Choices Of The Royal Grandchildren

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:30:00 +0000

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Queen Elizabeth’s first granddaughters bearing the HRH title, are taking up the charitable responsibilities that come with their station.

It was recently announced that 19-year-old Beatrice will become the first Junior Ambassador for Children In Crisis. Founded in 1993 by her mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, the organization provides education to children of the poorest countries in the belief that it is the essential ingredient in lifting children out of poverty.

Beatrice said, “I always remember the old saying, give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for life. That’s why I am so keen to help this campaign to educate children. We have the most amazing charity.”