Yorkshire-born opera star and NSPCC ambassador Lesley Garrett returned to her home county to give an exclusive performance at the charity's White Rose Ball.

Yorkshire-born opera star and NSPCC ambassador Lesley Garrett returned to her home county to give an exclusive performance at the charity’s White Rose Ball.

The sell-out event was part of a push to raise �1 million for the Child’s Voice Appeal in Yorkshire, which will enable the charity’s helplines – ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline for adults concerned about a child – to answer even more calls and offer even more help, advice and protection.

ChildLine Yorkshire, based in Leeds, counselled almost 10,000 children last year. If you would like to make a donation – just �4 ensures there is someone there to take a child’s call – contact the North Appeals team on 0113 229 9329 or email northappeals@nspcc.org.uk.

Photographs by Kim Hodgson