The live stream of The Amber Trust’s 2022 Annual Concert is now available onYouTube! Audiences far and wide can enjoy the brilliant performances using thefollowing link: https://youtu.be/vt6Ncx-4pAk We would like to thank all the talented young musicians who performed so…
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Amber Welcomes New Chair of Trustees
After eight years of inspirational and dedicated leadership, Lady Julia Walport is stepping down as Chair of The Amber Trust. Julia has tirelessly supported Amber through a period of unprecedented growth and development, seeing the charity reach an ever-increasing number…
Amber honour ‘golden fundraiser’ Poppy McGhee – at last
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Concert finale will be a hard act to follow, says Amber Trust chair
The Amber Trust chair of trustees Lady Julia Walport says the finale to this year’s Annual Concert will be hard to beat when the event returns in 2022. More than 100 people watched the inspiring live show in The Wathen Hall, St Paul’s School, Barnes on Sunday. Many more followed the two-hour celebration of music on the internet thanks to…
One day to go: Fundraisers warm-up for Amber’s Annual Concert and more.
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Ascot academic runs for the Amber Trust at Berlin Marathon
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Amber take steps to mitigate Covid risk at Annual Concert
While The Amber Trust is excited to be hosting its first LIVE event since the loosening of social distancing restrictions, many people may still be wary of attending the event in person due to Covid-19. The safety of all performers and…
Caterlyst very proud to support Amber Annual Concert broadcast
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