KOKO Foundation, the registered charity of London’s iconic venue KOKO has announced the multi-Academy and BAFTA award winning actor and producer Cate Blanchett and UK rapper and actor Ghetts have joined the line-up for a special fundraising edition of Letters Live with Grammy award winning US rapper, producer and founding member of The Fugees Wyclef Jean confirmed to perform during the event titled “A Night In The Theatre”.
They will be joining Benedict Cumberbatch, KOKO Foundation’s newly appointed global ambassador with a focus on environmental advocacy, as well as previously announced English artist and polymath FKA Twigs. In keeping with the unique Letters Live style, further special guests will be revealed on the night, with additional world renowned musicians, actors and inspiring figures taking to the stage.
Speaking about his role as the KOKO Foundation, Benedict Cumberbatch said: “I am honoured to be a KOKO Foundation Ambassador with a special focus on the environment. It’s been so inspiring to witness first-hand, the amazing impact that the Foundation has quietly had over the past few years, making real and lasting change in Camden. I’m excited, inspired and committed to help bring awareness to the special work being done and continue to help improve the local area and scale the foundations work around the country, and the world.”
Sophia Pasetti, CEO of The KOKO Foundation added: “The Foundation was born out of a desire to create something really special, to contribute to the community that KOKO is a part of; its environment, young people, and the next generation of essential artists. I have been deeply moved by the impact our initiatives are already making, and it is a privilege to lead our Foundation on this exciting journey. I am beyond grateful for Benedict’s integrity and authenticity, he is incredibly inspiring and having him on board to help amplify our work is a true honour“
KOKO launched its Foundation with a vision and commitment to make Camden greener, alongside creating opportunities for disadvantaged young people through artistic workshops and music bursaries. Through environmental projects launched to date, its efforts have contributed to an estimated 40% of newly planted trees in Camden and created a sustainable funding and employment model through a network of ‘KOKO Foresters’ – young people living in the community who are trained and paid to run and maintain the Foundation launched initiatives, year round. The Foundation has already worked with a number of estates in Camden with an inspiring rewilding campaign which has planted over 100 trees on 11 estates and 26 local schools, in the last year.
Tickets for the special fundraising edition of Letters Live are still available from See Tickets here – with a number of tickets made available to local residents working with and benefitting from the work of the Foundation.
To find out more about The KOKO Foundation or to donate and support its arts and green initiatives that empower local young people across Camden, please visit: www.kokofoundation.com
