Sheffield Wednesday Captain, Barry Bannan, hosted a sold-out fundraising event at Sheffield’s Mercure St Paul’s on March 2nd to raise vital funds for Sheffield Children’s. On the night over £60,000 was pledged for The Children’s Hospital Charity, and that number is still rising.
The second annual An Evening with Barry Bannan and Friends played host to Sheffield Wednesday legends from the current squad as well as icons from days gone by.
The line up included current Manager, Danny Rohl, and players Josh Windass, Liam Palmer, Callum Patterson, Lee Bullen, Daniel Pudil, John Sheridan, Ritchie Humphreys, Lee Gregory, and Pol Valentin, much to the delight of fans. The Sheffield Wednesday players in attendance donated their signed match-worn shirts to help reach the incredible total from the night.

The event was compered by the legendary Steve Bracknall and included a Q&A with the players, and a few special surprises.
Reverend and the Makers’ Jon McClure provided musical performances, and guests were treated to a surprise performance from Everley Pregnant Brothers who closed the night.
This year’s event follows the incredible success of the inaugural evening in 2024, which raised over £80,000 to help change lives at Sheffield Children’s.
Barry said, “I hold the charity dear to my heart and the night is just about trying to raise as much money as we can to support Sheffield Children’s. The first year you don’t really know what you’re going to get, we didn’t know what to expect and it was amazing. It’s brilliant to do it all again and give something back.”
It was a Sheffield night through and through, with local legend and charity patron, Pete Mckee, in attendance, alongside members of Arctic Monkeys, Milburn, and Pulp. Pete produced the artwork for the event and even donated a one-of-a-kind canvas painting that was auctioned off on the night.

Jon McClure said, “We had a great night last year, Bracknall smashed it, and I can’t say enough nice things about Barry, and I hope this event goes from strength to strength.
“Supporting Sheffield Children’s is personal for me as they saved my child’s life, when he had meningitis. I realise that there are children from all over the country and beyond that rely on the hospital for lifesaving care, and I hope in the end we smash last year’s total for them.”
The money raised will help the charity to continue providing enhancements that are over and above the NHS provision for Sheffield Children’s.
The charity supports specialist treatment from head to toe, by funding life-saving equipment, new facilities, a comfortable environment, and vital research, which changes paediatric care for children from across the world.
Sheffield Children’s is one of just three standalone specialist children’s hospitals in the UK, providing the best possible care for children all over Yorkshire, the UK and beyond.
To find out more visit tchc.org.uk