The North Shields-born artist used to visit North East Homeless during the coronavirus lockdown.
operates from a unit in Northumberland Street, North Shields, where it offers homeless people food, training and support.Image caption,Mr Burridge said: "Even though he's now an internationally recognised artist, Sam has always kept his strong connections with the area.
"It started during lockdown when he couldn't tour so he used to pop in here all the time, sometimes just sitting and playing the piano."We are absolutely delighted that he's agreed to be our patron. Sam has already been a huge help to us. "He helped support our campaign to get councils to offer free helplines for vulnerable people in need of support rather than charge premium number prices."The Tyneside hitmaker has shared various updates about the charity on his social media channels, which Mr Burridge said "made all the difference to our success", adding it was a "massive boost to us to have him on our side".
"He may now be a globally recognised musician but he's still a lad from North Shields who always remembers where he came from," he said. Fender said: "Homelessness is a massive problem, North East Homeless help so many people to turn their lives around, families shouldn't be struggling through no fault of their own."
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