GLOBAL STARS ALIGN TO SUPPORT NEW WAR CHILD FUNDRAISER

War Child has teamed up with over 70 famous faces to auction iconic and rare entertainment items as part of a new annual fundraiser called ‘Spring Clean’, to help raise vital funds for children living through conflict.

Spring Clean runs until 16th May and the world’s biggest talent including War Child Global Ambassador Carey Mulligan have donated exclusive memorabilia and personal treasures, including signed guitars, original vinyl pressings and film costumes.

Members of the public can get their hands on a limited edition book of the Saltburn script signed by Carey Mulligan and cast contributed by director Emerald Fennell; a signed Barbie poster by Margot Robbie; the original director’s script for Love Actually – complete with previously unreleased scenes – donated by Richard Curtis and Emma Freud; passionate cook Stanley Tucci’s signed dutch oven; Gillian Anderson’s Sex Education jacket; and Ed Sheeran and Nile Rodger’s signed guitars.

Famous faces have delved into their cupboards, kitchens and studios, and fans can support an important cause to win additional personal treasures including a signed drum skin from Coldplay; custom apparel worn by Bastille on stage; memorabilia from Netflix hit The Crown including costumes worn by Vanessa Kirby and Emma Corrin and an exclusive script and clapperboard signed by the cast; film scripts including The Banshees of Inisherin signed by Martin McDonagh and Evita signed by Jonathan Pryce; plus more from stars including Bradley Cooper, Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Colman, Florence & The Machine, Aitch, Pet Shop Boys, Muse, Bastille, Katherine Jenkins, Paul Weller, Jack Savoretti, Mark Knopfler, Dave Benett, and Sigur Rós.

Items from the world’s biggest names from the worlds of film, television and music will be found on the auction page here. All funds raised by Spring Clean will help War Child to deliver critical aid and create safe spaces for children to play, learn and access psychological support in 14 countries around the world including Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gaza, Syria and Ukraine.

Carey Mulligan, Global Ambassador for War Child UK, said: “Right now more children are living through conflict than ever before. Having worked with War Child for over ten years, I am grateful to have witnessed firsthand the life-changing impact of providing vulnerable children and families with the resources they so desperately need. It is amazing what the creative industry can achieve when we come together and I hope as many people as possible choose to help War Child by bidding on these rare items which have been lovingly donated.”

Helen Pattinson, Chief Executive Officer of War Child UK, said: “We are delighted to launch ‘Spring Clean’, generously supported by the creative industries, and our Global Ambassador Carey Mulligan. Important initiatives like this help us restore hope and opportunity to children whose lives have been devastated by war. War Child is working tirelessly to keep children safe by providing life-saving aid when conflict breaks out and staying to support children through their recovery. We are immensely grateful to anyone who can make a bid in War Child’s Spring Clean auction to help us to ensure we can be there for children both now, and for as long as they need support.”