Look To The Stars News: National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

Kylie Minogue Donates Lexus To Charity Auction

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Kylie Minogue has donated her car to a charity auction to raise money for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

The NSPCC is holding its annual City Of London Christmas Dinner on Thursday, December 1, at the Savoy, and Kylie has given her Lexus CT200h to the charity to put under the hammer.

“I am delighted to be donating my Lexus CT200h to the NSPCC for their City of London Christmas dinner, with all the proceeds going to their Helpline,” said Kylie. “I have been driving it throughout 2011 and I hope that the generous bidder gets as much enjoyment out of it as I have!”

Harry Potter Stars Play Cricket For Charity

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Harry Potter stars James and Oliver Phelps – better known as the Weasley Twins – may be gearing up to battle Voldemort in the final part of the massive film series, but they took time out to play cricket for a number of charities on Sunday.

Joining former England team members Darren Gough and Devon Malcolm, as well as actress Emma Samms, the twins took to the field in Mickleham, UK, to play at Box Hill School to benefit charities such as the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, the English Schools’ Cricket Association and Round Square International.

“It was a very exciting day’s cricket and we had a significant increase in people compared to two years ago,” said match organizer Simon Powell. “The Weasley twins were a great hit with the children. It was rivalled only in popularity by the school’s high ropes course, while the parents were entertained by the cricket and enjoyed their Pimm’s.”

Coronation Street Stars Busy With Charity Appeals

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000

British soap opera Coronation Street celebrates its 50th anniversary in December, and to celebrate, the makers of the show have launched a special charity appeal.

“During 50 years of storylines, Coronation Street has covered an enormous range of social issues,” says the show’s executive producer Kieran Roberts. "As part of our 50th anniversary activities, the cast and crew felt it was important to give something back in the form of an official appeal.

“The three charities nominated carry out extraordinary work and we want to support them as much as possible over our anniversary months. It would be fantastic to see our viewers join in wherever they can – so that our anniversary is not just a wonderful celebration, but also makes a difference”.

Bid On Celebrity Items To Stop Cruelty To Children

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Celebrities including Jodie Kidd, Peter André, Amanda Holden and Hugh Grant are among the stars to donate lots to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children’s (NSPCC) Dream Auction 2 – the charity’s latest and greatest fundraising initiative.

From Tuesday 01 December until Saturday 12 December there will be up to 200 fabulous lots to tempt you. Get bidding from 99p at www.dreamauction2.co.uk and all funds raised will go to the NSPCC’s Child’s Voice Appeal.

Bid for tickets to the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar party, a walk on part in Working Titles next romcom, a holiday on Richard Branson’s private Necker Island, two VIP tickets to the Spanish Grand Prix courtesy of Williams F1, and meet and greets with a host of celebrity stars. There are also a number of luxury hampers, must-have accessories and makeover experiences up for grabs.

Rockers And Racers Invite You To Charity Track Day

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:30:00 +0000

As reported by Look To The Stars back in May, motoring enthusiasts had better start getting their engines warmed up for an incredible charity racing event to be held in the UK this September.

The Circuit is a new, exclusive event in aid of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children’s (NSPCC’s) Child’s Voice Appeal, featuring fast cars, professional drivers, celebrities and action-packed racing.

Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason and former F1 driver Mark Blundell invite you to a day of high octane excitement as you get the chance to push six high performance cars to the limit on four very different purpose built tracks at the Bedford Autodrome.

Jeremy Clarkson To Host Charity Racing Event

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 +0000

It may be a long way in the future, but motoring enthusiasts had better start getting their engines warmed up for an incredible charity racing event to be held in the UK this September.

Celebrities Run For Charity In London Marathon

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Tens of thousands of people pulled on their running shoes and sweated their way through the annual London marathon yesterday, including a number of celebrities who were competing for charity.

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was one of many who lined up at the start for his 10th time at the event. He ran once again for the Scottish Spina Bifida Association, an organization that supports, listens to and helps children, adults and families with spina bifida, hydrocephalus and related conditions.

“It’s time for a celebration,” he said. “We’re fighting a global credit crunch, and in terms of coming out and having fun, it costs nothing to come and watch.”

London Critics’ Circle Invite You to Film Awards

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:30:00 +0000

The London Critics’ Circle is inviting you to attend their 29th annual film awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Proceeds from the event are to benefit The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), a UK based charity that advocates for child protection through public awareness campaigns, helplines, and counseling services.

Kylie Minogue Adds Her Voice To Children's Campaign

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:30:00 +0000

Pop princess Kylie Minogue is backing a new campaign to boost vital phone helplines used by thousands of vulnerable and victimized children each year.

The 40-year-old singer has pledged her support to raise $93 million for British children’s charities ChildLine and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC). Both organizations are currently underfunded and need urgent help to extend their phone helpline services, which provide trained counselors for vulnerable children. According to ChildLine, for every youngster using their service, another cannot get through due to under-funding.

“Finding the courage to tell someone about being abused is one of the most difficult decisions a child will ever have to make,” Minogue told Britain’s The Sun. “Sadly their cries for help are not always heard because ChildLine is unable to speak to every child who rings the 0800 1111 number. We can all help to change that by supporting the NSPCC’S Child’s Voice Appeal and make sure those children no longer face their troubles alone.”

Stars Become Brokers For BGC Charity Day

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:30:00 +0000

BGC will hold its 4th Annual Global Charity Day on Thursday 11th September.

Consistent with its theme, “Working Globally – Giving Locally”, BGC’s offices around the world will raise money for charity as they commemorate September 11 by reaching out to help others.

In New York, London, Paris, Sydney and Hong Kong, celebrities from the worlds of music, stage, screen and sport will join the company’s brokers to help raise money for a number of selected charities. All of BGC’s global revenues generated from the day’s trading will be donated to charity.

Jodie Kidd To Hold Charity Golf Tournament

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:30:00 +0000

British model Jodie Kidd is hosting her second annual charity golf tournament on July 21.

The event, which is to take place at the legendary Goodwood estate in West Sussex, will raise money for the Jodie Kidd Foundation – an umbrella organization the model established in 2007 to satisfy her overwhelming desire to help the charities she supports.

Last year’s event raised over $200,000 for three charities: the Monsoon Accessorize Trust, which assists disadvantaged children in South Asia; the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children; and Greatwood, specialists in the rehabilitation of injured and neglected horses. All three charities will also benefit from this year’s tournament.

Celebrities' Big Wardrobes Emptied For Charity

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:52:58 +0000

Shoppers will have the chance to rummage through the wardrobes of some of Britain’s biggest celebrities next month when a new online auction hits the web.

Stars such as the Kaiser Chiefs, Peaches Geldof, Paul Weller, Jodie Kidd, Jo Whiley, Jodie Marsh, and Russell Brand are cleaning out their wardrobes in the name of charity, giving visitors of www.bigwardrobe.com the chance to own some celebrity threads. The big-hearted celebrities have chosen a range of charities that the proceeds of the auction, which launches on May 1, will go to – including Refuge, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and Marie Curie Cancer Care to name just a few.

Online shoppers can browse through dresses, jeans, and tops donated by Peaches Geldof, and the pink top worn by Jodie Marsh on her eviction from Celebrity Big Brother. The Kaiser Chiefs have donated a funky brown vintage suit and black bowler hat, as well as a signed Kaiser Chiefs shirt and a couple of signed football shirts, while Russell Brand has donated a signed pair of his famous skinny jeans.

Celebrities Kept Busy With Charity Initiatives

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:34:00 +0000

Philanthropic celebrities have been more than busy lately, helping charities through a series of unique and exciting initiatives and events.

Although the current Hollywood writers’ strike is keeping the 2008 Academy Awards up in the air, model Heidi Klum has announced she will press ahead with her plans to donate the red dress she intends to wear at the Oscar ceremony to charity.

The donation is part of the “Red Dress Program”, an initiative between Diet Coke and the National Institutes of Health’s The Heart Truth to raise awareness of heart disease in women.

Beckhams Buy Wheelchair For 13-Year-Old Schoolboy

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 10:40:18 +0000

Footballer David Beckham and popstar wife Victoria recently stepped in to help 13-year-old Ollie Rycraft, a UK schoolboy fighting a fourth brain tumour who desperately needed a new life-changing wheelchair.

Ollie’s mother Debbie told how she was overwhelmed when she answered a phone call from Victoria Beckham’s mum Jackie Adams.

“When she said that David and Victoria would like to buy Ollie the wheelchair I burst into floods of tears,” she said. “At first I thought it was a joke but then when the news sunk in I just sobbed ‘thank you’ down the phone.”