The Huddersfield Town Foundation is delighted to announce that its Tinsel Town Christmas Carol Concert, held on Thursday 4 December at the Accu Stadium’s Riverside Club, raised an incredible £1,090.02 to support its vital work across Kirklees.

The festive event formed part of Huddersfield Town Football Club’s wider Tinsel Town Christmas campaign and brought together supporters, partners and members of the local community for an evening of music, celebration and giving back.

Guests were warmly welcomed with mince pies and a choice of mulled wine or hot chocolate before enjoying a performance from Terrier Brass, carols from Hope Huddersfield Band, a prize raffle and a surprise Q&A with Huddersfield Town Manager Lee Grant alongside players Herbie Kane and Marcus McGuane.

Funds raised will go a long way in helping the Foundation deliver its mission to ensure people in Kirklees can GROW through learning and opportunity, BELONG through connection and inclusion, and THRIVE through improved wellbeing.

Lucy Summerton, Fundraising and Partnerships Manager of the Huddersfield Town Foundation, said:

“We’re absolutely thrilled with the success of our Tinsel Town Christmas Carol Concert and the incredible generosity shown by everyone who attended.

“Raising over £1,000 will make a real difference in helping us support young people and adults across Kirklees.

“A huge thank you to David Broadbent of DB Hosts for hosting the evening so brilliantly and to everyone who contributed to making it such a special event.”

Sam Dainty, CEO of the Huddersfield Town Foundation, added:

“The Tinsel Town Christmas Carol Concert was a wonderful celebration of community spirit and togetherness.

“It’s incredible to see OUR TOWN come together to support the Foundation and the vital work we do across Kirklees.

“The £1,090 raised will help us continue creating opportunities for people to GROW through learning, BELONG through connection and THRIVE through improved wellbeing.

“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, donated and contributed to the evening’s success. This is what OUR TOWN is all about: making a difference together.”

Founded in 2012, the Huddersfield Town Foundation uses the power of OUR club to create opportunities, reduce inequalities and inspire lasting change for OUR community through the delivery of projects across Kirklees and the surrounding area.

The Foundation offers opportunities across education, health and youth engagement to deliver impactful, inclusive programmes that empower OUR TOWN to thrive.