Military Wives Choir raises £500k

The Military Wives Choir has raised over £500,000 for the Royal British Legion and the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help.

Their track – called Wherever You Are – has been confirmed as the fastest-selling charity single since Elton John's 1997 effort Candle In The Wind.

Gareth Malone, the choral director, said it is "astonishing" that the group has been able to have such a big impact.

"When I first heard the song I thought there is something here that will appeal to lots of people but I had no idea it would take off like this," he added.

Major General Andrew Cumming, chief executive of SSAFA Forces Help – which has been in existence for over 125 years – observed that the money will make a huge difference to the armed forces.

He continued by saying the charity he represents will be able to reach more people thanks to the donation.

Posted by Trevor Smith