Worthing singer Charrise raises thousands for NHS with live Facebook gig

A popular Worthing singer has raised thousands of pounds for the NHS with a live Facebook gig on Easter Sunday.
By Elaine Hammond
Published 17th Apr 2020, 17:10 BST
Updated 20th Apr 2020, 07:30 BST

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Charrise English set a target of £500 but has so far raised more than £2,890 with her Singing for our NHS concert, topped up to £3,325.63 with Gift Aid.

She sang from the living room of her home in Eldon Road and the hour and a half she planned ended up going on much longer.

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Charrise said: “I did the live gig on Facebook to raise money for our incredible NHS. I landed up singing for three hours, due to the response and watchers.”

Charrise is an experienced, professional, versatile vocalist and entertainer, well known for her gigs at pubs in the areaCharrise is an experienced, professional, versatile vocalist and entertainer, well known for her gigs at pubs in the area
Charrise is an experienced, professional, versatile vocalist and entertainer, well known for her gigs at pubs in the area

A professional singer, she has worked at various events across the UK.

Charrise also works part-time at Legal & General and the company agreed to donate a further £500, with all the money going to NHS Charities Together.

She said: “Our NHS is incredible and I would like to raise any money I can to help. I hopefully brought some dance, fun and love into people’s homes.

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“I’m a hard-working mum of three and extremely proud of what I raised for the NHS.

Visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com and search Charrise English then click on Singing for our NHS to make a donation.

Find Charrise Singer on Facebook to see the concert recording.

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