Over £20,000 has been raised by Jamaicans and other supporters in the UK for children’s homes, early childhood institutions, homes for the elderly and persons with disabilities, community groups, and first responders in areas most affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The funds were raised through the JN Money-supported For the Love of Jamaica benefit concert held at Boxpark Wembley in the UK recently.

The event which drew more than 1,800 patrons, was organised by music executive Portia Clarke-Mellanaise in partnership with Rampage Sound, Fiona Ramsay, JN Money, and the JN Foundation.

The fund-raiser brought together a stellar line-up of artistes that included reggae and R&B star Maxi Priest; UK pop sensations, Alesha Dixon, Mahalia, DJ AG and Donaeo; dancehall star Stylo G; English grime icon Chip; among many others.

Clarke-Mellanaise shared that her love and passion for Jamaica inspired her to organise the concert as a means to help with the restoration efforts.

“Personally, I owe my career to Jamaican music, and [felt that] if I could share my skill and use it to create awareness, raise money, and provide an event where patrons can feel a sense of hope and enjoyment [then I should],” she said.

For DJ AG, participating in the concert was a personal and emotional experience.

“As the child of Jamaican parents, the devastation back home hit me deeply, so being able to support the artistes, promote the cause, and feel the community come together meant everything. Jamaica has given me so much, contributing in this small way was the least I could do,” he said.

Sanya Wallace-Innerarity, assistant general manager, strategy, marketing and sales, JN Money Services, said the event reflects the true spirit of Jamaicans in the Diaspora.

“We are deeply moved by the outpouring of support from the Jamaican community in the UK. Their willingness to stand in solidarity with families back home speaks volumes about the strength of our Diaspora. The unity demonstrated at this event reassures us that, no matter the challenge, Jamaicans at home and abroad will always rally together to lift each other up,” she added.

At the concert, JN Money assisted patrons by facilitating on-the-spot donations and promoting the ISupportJamaica Fund established by the JN Group and operated by its JN Foundation.

Contributions to the fund can be made via the website isupportjamaica.com up to December 31, 2025.

Wallace-Innerarity pointed out that this is the second-consecutive year that JN Money has partnered with the hosting of a fund-raiser in the UK for hurricane relief efforts.

“Last year we supported the Unite to Rebuild comedy show, spearheaded by Harry ‘White Yardie’ Gregory, a social media influencer from Jamaica. The show raised more than £26,000 towards restoration efforts following Hurricane Beryl,” she added.