Auckland Palace to Host Charity Concert for Youth
Bishop Auckland’s historic Auckland Palace will play host to a fundraising concert on November 12, benefiting grassroots programs that assist young people throughout County Durham. The event, scheduled for Thursday evening, will accommodate up to 110 attendees and feature live performances to bolster the High Sheriff’s Youth Awards fund.
The concert, organized under the leadership of High Sheriff of Durham Dr. Arnab Basu MBE DL, will be held in St Peter’s Chapel, complete with refreshments during the intermission. Since their inception in 2012, the awards have provided assistance to over 120 community-based groups, reaching approximately 46,000 young individuals across County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, and Stockton.
Dr. Basu, who also serves as CEO and co-founder of Kromek Group, has made enhancing opportunities for at-risk youth, especially those struggling with mental health issues or at risk of criminal activity, a key focus during his term. He said: “I’m very grateful to The Auckland Project for hosting this concert and helping us raise funds for the High Sheriff’s Youth Awards.
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During my year so far as High Sheriff, I’ve already had the opportunity to visit some remarkable organisations working with young people, often in communities facing considerable challenges. I’ve seen first-hand the difference that relatively modest amounts of funding can make to the work they do. The concert should be a very enjoyable evening in a wonderful setting, and I hope people will come along, support the event and help us to support more community organisations next year.”
Jane Ruffer, chief executive and co-founder of The Auckland Project, the regeneration charity behind Auckland Palace, added: “We are delighted to be welcoming guests to Auckland Palace for what promises to be a wonderful evening of music in support of such an important cause. Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances, and the High Sheriff’s Youth Awards play a vital role in helping grassroots organisations make that possible. We are proud to support Dr Basu’s efforts to make a lasting difference to young people across our region and hope the concert will raise valuable funds for the organisations doing such remarkable work in our communities.”
The concert aligns with The Auckland Project’s broader mission to strengthen local communities through cultural, heritage, and educational initiatives, while also contributing to the revitalization of Bishop Auckland.
