NewstrAid Announces Annual Carol Concert at St Bride’s Church

NewstrAid is delighted to announce that its much-loved annual Carol Concert will take place at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, on Monday 1st December at 6.45pm.

This festive tradition, made possible through the generous support of more than twenty newspaper and magazine businesses, promises an evening of joyful music and seasonal readings. Guests will enjoy performances from the renowned St Bride’s Choir, along with festive readings by industry colleagues.

Neil Jagger, CEO of NewstrAid, said: “The support we receive from the industry every year allowing us to host this fabulous event is very gratefully received. I would encourage anyone who hasn’t attended before to come along this year.”

Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting people from the newspaper and magazine industry who are facing hardship. Over the past year, NewstrAid has provided financial, emotional, and practical assistance to more than 1,500 individuals from across the trade, continuing its long-standing mission to help those in need within this community.

Neil Jagger added: “Buying a ticket and joining us on 1st December means you can kick off the festive season in style, with the added bonus of knowing you’re helping hundreds of people from our industry who may be going through a difficult time.”

Following the concert, guests are invited to wine, mince pies, and a Christmas raffle draw in the Bridewell Hall, adjacent to St Bride’s Church.

Tickets for the Carol Concert can be purchased online at https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/charity/newstraid-benevolent-fund/event/carol-concert-2025, while entries for the Christmas Raffle can be made via www.newstraid.org.uk/xmas2025/.

Businesses supporting NewstrAid’s Christmas Concert in 2025 include:

Principal Sponsors: DC Thomson, dmg Media, Guardian News & Media, Inpost, NewsTeam, Pipers News, Puzzler, Reach Plc, Seymour/ Frontline, Smiths News.

Event Sponsors: FT, Marketforce, Newtrade Media, The Telegraph.

Supporters: Intermedia, The Fed, Willis News Distribution, WithersWorldWide.

Advertisers: Rathbones.

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For Media information contact: Lindsay Rule; lindsay@newstraid.org.uk

About NewstrAid

NewstrAid is a charity which aims to provide welfare for people who are, or have been, employed in the selling and distribution of newspapers and magazines in the UK and who find themselves in hardship. This includes their immediate family and dependants who are in need or in distress. The charity has been in existence since 1839 and counts Charles Dickens amongst its past presidents. In 2023 the charity was named ‘Charity of the Year’ at the ACO Awards.  www.newstraid.org.uk