Emma Thompson’s Helen Bamber Foundation Releases Charity Single

Today, following the widespread support of nationwide radio stations and a succession of uplifting live performances, The Helen Bamber Foundation releases the charity single 'The Sky Is Always Mine'. Written and produced by world record breaker and tireless campaigner Phil Knight, and sung by the multi-faceted talent Desi Valentine, the aim of the single is to raise money for the unquantifiable number of women and children who are subjects of human and sex trafficking every year.

'We all want our children to live in a better world, it's really important. I think what you're doing is brilliant.' Lorraine Kelly speaking to Phil Knight on GMTV.
'Sex trafficking is a hugely important subject, and I believe we need as much art as we can get to help people understand what's going on. It's all the little efforts that produce a shift in consciousness. What's more, to do nothing is unthinkable.' Emma Thompson, Chair of The Helen Bamber Foundation

'Phil's story is an excellent example of how survivors and supporters can work together to raise awareness and support the anti-trafficking and human rights cause.' Helen Bamber Foundation.

Breaking down traditional barriers to raise awareness for The Helen Bamber Foundation is not uncommon ground for Phil Knight. Since breaking a world record two years ago in Leicester Sq by drumming for four and a half consecutive days and raising over £4000 for the charity, Phil then went on to write and co-produce an uplifting compilation charity CD called Just Enough For The Real World. Due to popular demand following the album launch at Islington's Pleasance Theatre in September 2010, the theatre invited the team of singers and musicians back to perform live on 5th, 6th and 7th May 2011. The release of the leading track from the album, The Sky Is Always Mine, is naturally the next step forward for the campaign.

'If this CD and all the hard work behind it can help save just one life, it will all have been worth it,' Phil Knight.

London based singer and songwriter, Desi Valentine, whose credits include playing the lead in the West End version of Fame and as backing singer for artists such as Elton John, Liza Minnelli and Gloria Estefan has this to say to about his involvement:
'This song has such a beautiful message and I'm proud to be the one who is able to perform it.'

Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world, second only to the illegal arms trade. The Council of Europe states, 'People trafficking has reached epidemic proportions over the past decade, with a global annual market of about £27.7 billion.'

Photo Credit: Chris Youd

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