Hundreds of guests, including the charity’s leading ambassadors, the Mencap Myth Busters, gathered for a magical evening at Conway Hall in London. The night was packed with traditional carols, spectacular musical performances and special guests, including Britain’s Got Talent runners-up Sign Along With Us. 

Myth Buster and event compère Heidi Carter kicked off the evening in style, before Sign Along With Us regaled the crowd with a medley of festive hits.

Later, guests enjoyed readings from Lloyd Page, a Mencap volunteer of over 20 years and a rousing performance of festive tunes from BIG Gospel Choir and Mencap Myth Buster and TV star Daniel Wakeford.

Concertgoers were delighted by a heart-warming, self-penned poem from disability activist Brendan Chivasa, who showed off his dance moves throughout the evening alongside his fellow Myth Busters, Alastair Smith, Aisha Edwards and baker Michael Beynon.

Funds raised from the concert will support Mencap’s Christmas appeal , which will help the charity make a difference to the lives of people with a learning disability .

Edel Harris OBE, Chief Executive of the learning disability charity Mencap, said: “We were delighted to have so many people join us for an evening of festive celebration, raising vital funds for Mencap.  

“This Christmas is going to be a tough one for many due to the cost-of-living crisis, but for some people with a learning disability it is set to be even harder. All money raised through ticket sales and donations will help us to continue to provide crucial support for people with a learning disability, who are too often forgotten.” 

All proceeds from Mencap’s Christmas Concert will help the charity fund their life-changing support services and make the UK the best place in the world for the 1.5 million people living with a learning disability across the country. To donate, please visit: mencap.org.uk/concert-donate