Poverty Celebrity campaigners & charities

Sam Thompson Completes Epic Match Ball Mission for UNICEF Jun 11, 2025

TV, radio and podcast host Sam Thompson has crossed his ‘Match Ball Mission’ finish line at Old Trafford raising £1,516,433.22 and counting for UNICEF as he completed the ultimate test of endurance, successfully transporting the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match ball more than 260 miles from last year’s stadium, Stamford Bridge in London, to the home of this year’s match, Old Trafford in Manchester. More →

Sir Mo Farah Preps Sam Thompson for Epic Endurance Challenge May 28, 2025

TV, radio and podcast host Sam Thompson has teamed up with Olympic gold medallist and Soccer Aid for UNICEF stalwart Sir Mo Farah ahead of his ‘Match Ball Mission’ for Soccer Aid for UNICEF. More →

David Beckham Launches Fundraising Appeal for UNICEF for his 50th Birthday Apr 30, 2025

For 20 years, David Beckham has advocated for children around the world as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador – a role that has seen him raise awareness on issues such as education, health, immunization, and protection. Today, in the lead up to his 50th birthday, he is launching a new fundraising appeal for UNICEF’s work to support the most vulnerable children. More →