Liverpool FC star Trent Alexander-Arnold, LFC legend Jamie Carragher, acclaimed singer Paloma Faith and comedian Matt Lucas joined forces for a special fundraising event in support of Football For Change (FFC).

The annual FFC gala, headline sponsored by Legacie and supported by RWInvest, took place at the city’s Titanic Hotel on 2 November, and raised funds for young people living in poverty as well as local children’s hospice, Zoe’s Place.

Matt Lucas, who acted as host for the evening, brought the house down with a string of jokes aimed at the footballers in the room before Paloma Faith delivered a stellar performance alongside Texas and Sharleen Spiteri.

The event garnered support from LFC head coach Arne Slot, who donated a breakfast with himself and the LFC first team to the auction. Sir Rod Stewart and Robbie Williams also gave significant auction lots whilst Destinology Holidays and One & Only Resorts contributed a £25,000 holiday for the money-spinning raffle.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was also involved on the night – sending in a video message from Downing Street which praised Carragher, Alexander-Arnold and Conor Coady for their work on the initiative. Other stars in attendance included Coronation Street pair Claire Sweeney and Helen Flanagan, boxing legend Ricky Hatton, ex-Everton FC midfielder Leon Osman, former Stoke City defender Erik Pieters and LFC’s 1984 European Cup final shoot-out hero Bruce Grobbelaar.

The annual FFC event unites Premier League footballers, business leaders and celebrities in a major fundraising effort to support young people affected by social and economic disadvantages. The charitable initiative focuses on raising awareness and funds to help transform lives through education, mentorship, training, and sports programmes.

Launched in 2021 by Alexander-Arnold, Carragher, and Coady in partnership with the Communities Foundation for Lancashire and Merseyside, FFC has raised £1.2m to date.Sky Sports presenter

Jamie Carragher, who is the chairman of FFC, says: “Football has the power to inspire change, and through initiatives like Football For Change, we are making a real difference in our communities. It is fantastic to have held this event in Liverpool again.

“The atmosphere in the room was electric, and the performances from Paloma Faith and Texas were incredible.

“Above all, we’ve raised an incredible amount for the fund and, this year, for Zoe’s Place children’s hospice too. The annual Football For Change event just keeps getting better.”

Trent Alexander-Arnold adds: “I love the way people have come together again for Football For Change, which this year is also supporting Zoe’s Place. The work Football For Change is doing is incredible. It was great to be part of tonight’s event.”

PR executive Dan Hughes, who helped to organise the fundraiser, adds: “Football For Change continues to unite the biggest names in sport and entertainment to support young people living in poverty.

“This fundraising gala featured an incredible line-up with Paloma Faith, Texas, Matt Lucas, and star football names all involved. It’s a wonderful initiative.”

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