Kendal Calling raises record amount for charity

This year’s Kendal Calling festival raised more than £55,000 for local charities, organisations and other deserving causes.

Funds were raised at last month’s event in Cumbria, England, which was headlined by Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Melanie C and Kasabian, through donations, merchandise sales, guest list donations, on site activations and the support of attendees.

Those benefitting from the record £55,735 total include Hospice At Home, North West Air Ambulance and Eden Animal Rescue.

Money raised through coffee sales at Tim Burgess’ on-site venue Tim Peaks Diner has gone towards Help Us Help Bands. This new fund set up by both Kendal Calling and the Charlatans singer will donate money to up-and-coming bands to allow them to support recording and merchandising efforts.

Andy Smith, founder of Kendal Calling, said: “We’re happy to announce that Kendal Calling 2023 collected a record sum of over £55,000 for various worthy causes. This will support national and regional charities such as Guide Dogs for the Blind, James’ Place, and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

“In addition, we will be directing funds to local initiatives like schools, sports, and carnival groups in the region.

“We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to the 2023 festival and to all the incredible volunteers whose support and time makes these donations possible.”

Since its inception, Kendal Calling has raised over £250,000 for an array of worthy causes and provided funds for many community projects within Cumbria.