By Charlotte Webster-
Kerry Katona(pictured( has announced that a proportion of the proceeds from her new England World Cup single, Home Again, will be donated to The Foster Care Charity, a Worcestershire-based organisation that supports children and young people in care, in a partnership that reflects her own deeply personal experiences of the foster care system. The former Atomic Kitten star has named the Malvern-based charity as the official partner for the song, which draws inspiration from the group’s iconic 2001 hit Whole Again. While the original track became one of the biggest-selling British pop singles of the decade, Home Again has been reimagined as a football anthem ahead of England’s World Cup campaign, combining national pride with a powerful charitable message centred on belonging, stability and hope.
The partnership for Katona is far more than a promotional campaign. Before finding fame as one of Britain’s best-known pop stars and television personalities, she experienced a difficult childhood, spending time in foster care after moving through several placements during her teenage years. She has spoken openly throughout her career about the challenges she faced growing up and has frequently credited her foster carers, Fred and Mag, with providing the love, stability and encouragement that helped change the direction of her life. That personal connection made The Foster Care Charity a natural choice as the beneficiary of the new single.
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“I couldn’t have chosen a more perfect charity than The Foster Care Charity, a non-profit organisation that creates safe, loving homes for children who need them most,” Katona said.
“I know what it’s like to be one of those children, having been in foster care myself.
“I want to give back to as many children in foster care as I can, and I feel that The Foster Care Charity shares the same vision as me through all the incredible work they do.”
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The announcement has already generated significant public interest, with Home Again climbing to number nine on the iTunes chart shortly after its release. Katona has been actively promoting the single across her social media platforms and recently discussed the campaign during an appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, where she highlighted both the song and its charitable purpose.
The decision to link the release with a foster care organisation adds another layer of meaning to a song that, while celebrating England’s football ambitions, also explores themes of home, family and belonging. Those themes resonate strongly with the experiences of children living in care, many of whom face uncertainty before finding permanent, supportive homes.
The Foster Care Charity, which has been supporting vulnerable children and young people for more than 26 years, hopes the partnership will not only raise valuable funds but also increase public awareness of fostering and the ongoing need for more foster carers across the country.
Sam Ram, Chief Executive Officer of The Foster Care Charity, described the collaboration as both meaningful and inspiring.
“We are incredibly grateful to Kerry for choosing to support The Foster Care Charity in such a meaningful and personal way,” he said.
“Her story, her voice and her commitment to making a difference truly connect with the children and young people we support every day.
“Home Again is more than a World Cup song — it’s a powerful message about belonging, stability and hope.
“Thanks to Kerry and everyone supporting the single, we will be reaching more people and able to help more vulnerable children find a place to call home.”
The charity believes the partnership will allow it to extend its work supporting children in care while encouraging more people to consider fostering. Every download and stream of the song will contribute towards helping vulnerable children both now and in the years ahead, with a proportion of proceeds being invested directly into the charity’s services.
Founded more than a quarter of a century ago, The Foster Care Charity has built a reputation for supporting foster families and providing children with safe, nurturing environments where they can thrive. Beyond recruiting foster carers, the organisation works to provide long-term emotional and practical support, recognising that successful fostering depends on creating lasting relationships built on trust, compassion and stability.
For many children entering care, those qualities can make a transformative difference.
Across England, thousands of children continue to require foster placements each year because they are unable to remain safely with their birth families. Foster carers provide temporary or long-term homes for children of all ages, helping them maintain their education, develop emotionally and build confidence while decisions are made about their future.
Despite the vital role foster carers play, charities and local authorities have repeatedly highlighted the ongoing shortage of foster families, making awareness campaigns particularly important. High-profile supporters such as Katona can help bring greater public attention to fostering, encouraging conversations about the realities of life in care and the difference stable placements can make.
Katona has never hidden her own experiences. Throughout her career she has spoken candidly about growing up amid instability before entering foster care, often describing how the support she received gave her opportunities she might otherwise never have had. Her willingness to discuss those experiences publicly has helped challenge some of the stigma surrounding children in care while highlighting the lasting impact that dedicated foster carers can have.
That message sits at the heart of Home Again. Although positioned as an upbeat football anthem inspired by one of Britain’s best-loved pop songs, it also reflects the emotional importance of finding somewhere – and someone – to call home.
The release comes at a time when football songs traditionally capture public attention as England prepares for major international tournaments. From classic terrace anthems to chart-topping charity singles, football has long provided a platform for bringing communities together through music. Katona’s latest release aims to capture that same spirit while directing public enthusiasm towards an important social cause.
By adapting the familiar melody of Whole Again, the song offers supporters a sense of nostalgia while introducing a fresh message tied to England’s latest campaign. The familiar chorus is expected to appeal to long-time Atomic Kitten fans as well as younger listeners discovering the song for the first time.
The commercial success of Home Again during its opening days suggests that the combination of nostalgia, football and charity has struck a chord with audiences. Reaching the top ten of the iTunes chart provides early momentum as supporters continue to stream and download the track across multiple digital platforms.
Listeners can access Home Again through Spotify, Apple Music and other major streaming services, with the charity encouraging supporters not only to listen to the song but also to share the campaign through social media to maximise awareness of fostering.
The campaign reflects a broader trend of celebrities using their public platforms to champion causes with which they have genuine personal connections. While celebrity endorsements are common across the charitable sector, campaigns rooted in lived experience often carry particular authenticity, helping audiences understand why an issue matters beyond fundraising alone.
For Katona, supporting children in care represents an opportunity to give something back to a system that played a significant role in shaping her own future. Her journey from foster care to becoming one of the UK’s most recognisable entertainers has been well documented, encompassing chart success with Atomic Kitten, television appearances, bestselling autobiographies and numerous business ventures. Throughout that career, she has continued to acknowledge the people who helped her during childhood and the importance of ensuring other young people receive similar opportunities.
For The Foster Care Charity, the partnership arrives at an important time as demand for foster placements continues and awareness remains a key challenge. Increased public recognition generated through a high-profile music release has the potential to introduce the organisation’s work to entirely new audiences while reinforcing the message that every child deserves a safe and loving home.
As England supporters prepare to back their team during the World Cup, Home Again seeks to offer more than another tournament soundtrack. By connecting football, music and charitable giving, the single encourages listeners to celebrate on the national stage while remembering the importance of providing security, hope and belonging to some of the country’s most vulnerable children.
With the song already climbing the charts and attracting widespread attention through television and social media, both Katona and The Foster Care Charity hope the campaign’s greatest success will ultimately be measured not simply in downloads or chart positions, but in the lives it helps improve. Through every stream, every share and every conversation sparked by the partnership, the campaign aims to remind people that the true meaning of coming home extends far beyond football—and that for every child in care, finding a place where they feel safe, supported and loved can be life-changing.
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