Trainers signed by Liam Gallagher help to raise £2,500 for homeless charity
Nightsafe, a charity that offers supported housing, emergency accommodation and holistic support to 16 to 25-year-olds in Blackburn and Darwen who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, said they are thrilled with the kind donation.
Cult fashion retailer Cotton Town Vintage ran two exclusive raffles, each giving supporters a one in 50 chance to win a pair of signed Liam Gallagher Adidas Spezial trainers.
The trainers are now sought-after collector's items.
A pair of trainers signed by Liam Gallagher raised more than £2,000 for Nightsafe (Image: Viva PR)
Carl Walker, founder of Cotton Town Vintage, who recently joined Nightsafe's Patron scheme, said: 'The response has been phenomenal.
"This is about more than winning rare gear - it's about helping young people in desperate situations find hope again, and we're just getting started.'
Carl has announced plans to continue supporting Nightsafe through further raffles in the coming months, including chances to win limited-edition posters and a selection of exclusive clothing.
The raffles mark a continuation of the Oasis frontman's support for the charity, which began in 2022 when he donated pairs of the 'Blackburn' Adidas Spezial shoes to young people supported by Nightsafe.
His solo show that year at King George's Hall was also held in aid of the charity.
The raffles capitalised on the Oasis fever sweeping the nation, as Liam and brother Noel recently reunited on stage for the first time in almost 16 years.
At each draw, a member of Nightsafe's staff and a young person supported by the charity had the honour of pulling the winning raffle ticket.
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The two raffles raised £2,000 in ticket sales, with a further £450 coming from Cotton Town Vintage's in-store donation rail, which allowed supporters to contribute clothing for resale in aid of Nightsafe.
The donation rail will now remain in the Blackburn store until December, with all proceeds going towards a special Christmas donation.
Jan Larkin, chief executive of Nightsafe, said: 'We're overwhelmed by the generosity shown through both raffles and the donation rail.
"To raise £2,450 is incredible as it will help to fund intensive support for several young people in crisis.
"Every single pound makes a difference, especially right now when demand for our services has never been higher.'
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