Sibling Duo Shine as BBC Children in Need Ambassadors on behalf of CarFest presented by bp pulse

Published: 25th March 2025
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With the ambassadors of its charity partners, CarFest aims to inspire the nation to #DoMoreGood

CarFest presented by bp pulse was created by Chris Evans in 2012 with a simple yet profound purpose - to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Thirteen years on, this mission remains at the heart of everything CarFest does. Visitors come to this family-fundraising festival to hear incredible music, make memories with loved ones, and be part of something bigger. 100% of profits from every ticket sold goes towards seven incredible charities supporting children, teens, and families across the UK.

This year CarFest will be raising funds for BBC Children in Need which receives 50% of the total funds raised. Other national charity partners, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Teenage Cancer Trust and Young Epilepsy, who will each receive 7% of the funds raised. Local Hampshire based charity Naomi’s House & Jacksplace will receive 2%. The remaining 13% will be donated to additional causes, including those local to the CarFest event site. Every ticket purchased contributes directly to supporting these incredible causes.

This year’s Do More Good Week shines a spotlight on these charities by sharing the stories of several young ambassadors - extraordinary children whose lives have been changed by CarFest’s support. Since 2012, CarFest has raised over £25 million for its charitable partners, and in 2024 alone, an impressive £1.26 million was donated. This August Bank Holiday (22nd-24th), CarFest returns to Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire, featuring six festivals rolled into one: FoodFest, KidsFest, RetroFest, SpaFest, StarFest, and Cars at CarFest.

Aanyah (10) and Amyra (7) are this year’s ambassadors for BBC Children in Need, on behalf of The Habbit Factory, a project supported by the charity. Their lives were turned upside down three years ago when their mother, Neera, was diagnosed with breast cancer. As Neera started chemotherapy, the girls became anxious and withdrawn. However, the family discovered The Habbit Factory, a theatre and arts organisation in London. Over the past few years, it’s been a lifeline for the girls, and helped them regain their confidence.

Aanyah and Amyra have flourished with the help of The Habbit Factory and are now part of the Children in Need Choir. Their mother Neera shared, “The Habbit Factory has been a lifesaver for the girls. There are always lots of volunteers on hand to help and hold their hand. Since attending, the girls are more confident. They now act, sing, and speak on stage.”

This year, 10% of ticket sales and all festival profits will go directly to these charities, ensuring that more children like Aanyah and Amyra can find joy, confidence, and adventure beyond their diagnosis.

This summer, global pop sensation Rita Ora will headline the Main Stage on Saturday 23rd August. That’s not all, and alongside Rita, fans can enjoy a whole host of acts, including the rock-tastic Travis, folk-rock musician Tom Walker, 80s pop sensations Madness as well as the smooth blues of Seasick Steve to name a few.

CarFest 2025 will be the best yet, celebrating music, family fun, and fundraising all in one place. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend! Tickets are available now at www.carfest.org.

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Editors notes

About CarFest

· CarFest is the brainchild of radio presenter Chris Evans. Featuring an incredible combination of cars, food, live music and family entertainment, the inaugural weekend event was staged at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire in August 2012.

About BBC Children in Need

 BBC Children in Need believes that every child should have the chance to thrive and be the best they can be. For this to happen, we want every child to have someone they can turn to for help or support to overcome challenges they face.

We make sure there’s someone able to give food, clothes and beds to a child living without; someone qualified to talk a child who is anxious, isolated or grieving; someone trained to mentor teenagers in communities facing inequality, violence or lack of opportunity; someone to be there for children living with serious illness, disability or carrying a load that’s just too heavy to manage alone.

BBC Children in Need supports children in the communities where you live. We fund amazing people in family centres, community spaces, youth clubs and refuges; homeless shelters, hospices and helplines. In England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Only with your support can we continue to be there for hundreds of thousands of children when they need us most. Only with your support can we change their lives.

Further information can be found at www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk

Fundraising details:

All profits from CarFest, including 10% of the price of each ticket, will be donated to UK children’s charities.

· BBC Children in Need (a charity registered in England and Wales under number 802052 and in Scotland under number SC039557) will receive 50% of the total funds raised.

· The following charities will each receive 7% of the total funds raised:

· Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust (Registered Charity No.1096491 in England & Wales and SCO44013 in Scotland)

· Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity (Registered Charity No. 1070532)

· Starlight Children’s Foundation (Registered Charity No.1062559 in England & Wales and SC039757 in Scotland)

· Teenage Cancer Trust (Registered Charity No.1062559 in England & Wales and SC039757)

· Young Epilepsy (Registered Charity No. Charity 311877 in England & Wales).

· Local Hampshire based hospice, Naomi's House & Jacksplace (Registered Charity No.1002832), will receive 2% of funds.

· The remaining 13% will be donated to a number of other charities that will be confirmed over the coming months, including charities local to the CarFest event site.

2025 HEADLINE PARTNER: bp pulse

· bp pulse is bp’s electric vehicle (EV) charging business. It is one of the leading rapid and ultra-fast public EV charging networks in the UK and operates one of the largest number of sites with ultra-fast charging in Germany.

· Focused on fast, reliable charging, bp pulse is rolling out charge points to consumers wherever they need them: destination, on-the-go and bp forecourts.

· EV charging is one of the key growth engines driving bp's transformation to an integrated energy company. The company aims to grow its network of public EV charging points by 2030 to over 100,000 worldwide.

· bp’s here for your travel needs – mostly with petrol and diesel – but bp pulse already has over 3000 rapid and ultra-fast charging points

2025 FEATURE PARTNERS

CarFest is supported by a number of key partners:

· Cuisinart is the Official Food Experiences Partner incorporating The Chef’s Stage, The Kitchen Table and The Cook’s Companion

· Mazda is The StarFest Stage and Club CarFest Partner

· Michelin and Protyre Autocare are the Track, Paddock and Driver’s Lounge Partners

· Napoleon Grills is sponsor of The Big BBQ Cookout

· Timothy Taylor’s is the Official Beer Partner and hosts the BarFest Arms at the festival

· Prestige Flowers is the Official Floral Partner and Sponsor of The Designer Village

SUPPORTED BY:

· Aspall is the Official Cider Partner

· Coca Cola Europacific is the Official Soft Drinks Partner