X-Factor star Amelia Lily has landed a special new role - working for a beloved local charity.

The Headlight Project helps people across the Tees Valley who have been impacted by the suicide of a loved one.

Having previously performed at one of the Headlight Project’s annual fundraisers, Amelia has started working as the Stockton-based charity’s Events Co-ordinator.

“I’m a type one diabetic, and I’m an ambassador for FreeStyle Diabetes and I’ve worked with Diabetes UK and JDRF for many years. I’ve known about the Headlight Project since it started and the incredible work it does, and I was looking for ways to get involved,” said Amelia.

“Then this role came up, and I just thought it was a great chance to support a charity doing life-changing work in my home region.”

Having shot to fame on the X-Factor, Amelia has since transitioned into a West End star, with leading roles in major musicals including Shrek and American Idiot.

Amelia will continue to perform alongside her new role at the Headlight Project.

Her role will involve helping organise some of the Headlight Project’s established fundraising events, such as the Great North Run and Walk 100 Miles in October.

She will also help to create new events while assisting with the day-to-day activities of the charity.

For Anne Cullum, the Headlight Project’s CEO, Celebrity Big Brother star Amelia’s arrival is a welcome addition to their award-winning team.

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“We are all over the moon that Amelia has joined the Headlight Project,” she added.

“Like any charity, fundraising is crucial for our sustainability and growth, and our annual events play a huge role in enabling our team to carry out the vital work we do across the Tees Valley.

“Amelia’s role is important in raising awareness and overseeing and supporting our fundraising activities, so we can continue to fund our services, such as the provision of our one-to-one counselling for adults and children bereaved by suicide.

“Unfortunately, Teesside has long been synonymous with very high levels of suicide, but we hope the work we proactively carry out – in schools and across the community – is helping to make a difference in countering that.”

  • For more information on the Headlight Project, click HERE.