This annual event will take place at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street on Monday 5th December at 6.45pm and will be followed by drinks and mince pies at the Bridewell Foundation next door.

Neil Jagger, CEO for NewstrAid, said: “When our first Carol Concert took place back in 1993, I doubt the organisers imagined that it would still be going strong 3 decades later! This year’s event is only possible thanks to some fantastic support from newstrade businesses for which we are extremely grateful!”

He added: “This event brings the whole industry together to celebrate the start of the Festive season and is the perfect way to kick off Christmas whilst also helping NewstrAid to raise some money to support colleagues in need.”

The evening will include carols and Christmas music from the St Bride’s Choir along with seasonal readings by colleagues from the industry and some festive refreshments. Tickets cost £20 (£14 concessions) and can be booked by emailing georgia@newstraid.org.uk

For the first time, tickets for the NewstrAid Christmas raffle will be available in advance of the event so that anyone who is unable to attend on December 5th can take part. Full details of how to buy a ticket and the prizes on offer can be found at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/newstraidxmas