#Game4Grenfell Raises Over £900,000 for People Affected by Fire

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After Kensington and Chelsea Council matches sum raised by supporters

Sir Mo Farah congratulated by Peter Crouch. Picture: QPR

The #Game4Grenfell, which took place at Loftus Road on Saturday 2 September, has raised over £900,000 in support of people affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.

The game, which saw sides combining ex-professional footballers and celebrities play a close fought game, raised a total of £454,124.67.

Since then, Kensington and Chelsea Council have agreed to match this figure, taking the total amount raised to £908,000.

The funds raised will be distributed through the London Community Foundation as well as the Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund and other community projects.

17,468 people saw the game at QPR's stadium, which is within walking distance of the location of the tragedy in June.

You can see a full report on the game here.

QPR Co-Chairman Tony Fernandes, who alongside Director of Football Les Ferdinand and Columbia Records' Ferdy Unger-Hamilton came up with the idea of a #Game4Grenfell, told www.qpr.co.uk: "I am so proud of everyone involved.

"I’ve seen a lot in my time, but the way West London and the wider community united for a #Game4Grenfell will remain with me forever.

"The day itself is one I will never forget, and the fact we’ve managed to raise so much money, which will not only help the survivors but the wider community in general, makes it even more special."

Les Ferdinand added: "A #Game4Grenfell will live long in the memories of everyone, not only those who came along to Loftus Road to watch the match, but also those who viewed the game live on their TV screens. To see so many survivors in the crowd made it a day to remember for everyone.

"As someone who grew up in the area affected by the fire, it didn’t surprise me in the slightest to see that special West London community spirit come to the fore, because I know that’s what West Londoners are all about.

"It showed that people care – and showed that we as a football club care."

Marcus Mumford – lead singer of Mumford & Sons – who was a driving force behind a #Game4Grenfell and played an active role in the free summer football programme for the residents of Grenfell, said: “Our focus now is on creating a legacy – a legacy for Grenfell and the wider community.

"The money that has been raised for wider community projects will be key in driving this forward."

October 30, 2017

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