Black Sabbath’s Final Gig Delivers Lifeline to Local Charities

Georgie Moseley, Founder of HHHO

Birmingham didn’t just witness rock history this weekend – it witnessed something far more powerful: a moment of generosity that will change lives across our city and beyond. 

Back to the Beginning, the landmark concert held at Villa Park, brought the original Black Sabbath back together on stage for the first time in 20 years – and for the very last time. But while the music was unforgettable, the real legacy of the day lies in what came next: every penny of profit from the sold-out show will be donated to three vital local charities – Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice.

For organisations working on the front line of care, research and emotional support, this isn’t just a donation. It’s a lifeline. These funds will help children access the complex care they need without being far from home. They’ll help families facing life-limiting diagnoses to receive the compassion and comfort they deserve. And they’ll support critical research into treatments that could transform lives for years to come.

Georgie Moseley, Founder of Help Harry Help Others, said: “Recognising local charities like this doesn’t just support their work - it lifts spirits across the whole community. Right now, so many Birmingham charities are fighting to keep the lights on while working even harder to deliver vital services. The Black Sabbath donation is a powerful reminder that local fundraising is what gets families through their darkest days. When legends like Sabbath give back to their hometown like this, it tells every local charity: your work matters, and you’re not alone.”

As a Birmingham-based cancer support charity founded in memory of Harry Moseley, HHHO knows the power of community giving. In fact, Harry himself once met Sharon Osbourne when he won the Children’s Champion Award – a moment that stayed with the family as a symbol of connection between personal courage and public support.

Black Sabbath were formed in Birmingham in 1968 by four proud Villans – and their final act as a band was to give back to the city that shaped them. Not just as musical icons, but as hometown heroes.

From all of us at Help Harry Help Others: thank you. You didn’t just make history. You helped shape a better future.

For more information on HHHO, visit: https://hhho.org.uk/

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