Fane announces charity partnership with War Child

Fane has partnered with children’s charity War Child UK, and will include donation QR codes to the charity at all of its events, as well as information materials that raise awareness of War Child’s work. 

It first trialled a donation scheme with the charity in April, and has seen 3,252 customers add a £1 donation to their ticket purchases when buying through the Artist-tix platform to date. The first live event donation was with actor and author Stanley Tucci, which led to record audience donations of over £5,950 on one night, the highest level of donations War Child has ever received through one live event. Tucci also donated his event fee, as did his hosts author and broadcaster Elizabeth Day and writer and podcaster Gemma Styles. 

Jess Hughes, director at Fane Productions, said: “We couldn’t think of a better charity partner for Fane. We stand by War Child’s mission and their values, and want to use our work to fuel support and real change. Through our shared creativity and networks, we look forward to raising vital funds and awareness in order to improve the lives of children across the globe.” 

Dean Anderson, director of communications and fundraising at War Child, added: “Our network of incredible partners and friends across the music and entertainment industry have helped us raise millions of pounds for children living through conflict. We are so excited to be partnering with Fane, and grateful for the opportunity we have been given to branch out to new audiences and passionate people in the creative sector. We know this will go a long way in helping us make our mission a reality.”