VIRAL sensation Rhys Wynne-Jones, aka The Night Church Pianist, recently wowed his audience at a concert at Holy Cross Church in Crediton.

The event was raising funds for the Amber Foundation, a charity providing vital accommodation and support for young people facing homelessness and unemployment.

The event, sponsored by Amicus Law and supported by Crediton Boniface Rotary, raised over £1,700.

During the performance Rhys played an astonishing variety of numbers ranging from classical, film scores, rock and comedy as well as performing some very entertaining rap and mime.

Audiences were also astonished by Rhys’ extraordinary memory, he played over two hours of music with no sheet music.

A memorable moment was playing three songs back-to-back reciting all the countries in the world, all the elements of the periodic table and the value of pi to 100 decimal places.

Rhys also talked about what he calls “the unexpected bonkers journey” he has been on over the last two years going from sleeping rough in Penzance to viral fame, raising over £40,000 for charities, a Pride of Britain award in 2025 and being named one of the Big Issue’s top 100 changemakers this year.

This special event fundraised for Ashley Court, Amber’s dedicated supported housing centre in Devon.

Ashley Court, at Chawleigh, provides essential support for young adults who are rebuilding their lives after homelessness. While this concert took place in Crediton, the money raised will support young people facing homelessness across Devon, the South West and beyond.

Ashley Court, like Amber’s other centres in Wiltshire, Surrey and Kent, provides a lifesaving safety net for young people who are homeless with nowhere else to go and no one else to turn to.

The following day Rhys visited the centre, had a tour of the facilities and played a mini concert in the pool room.

“I was so impressed by everything the team at Amber does for young people who have nowhere else to turn. They offer so much.

“Art, life skills, counselling, a gym, community opportunities, a music room, education. There are endless paths for growth.

“The Amber Foundation doesn’t just save lives they build lives so young people have the BEST chance to move forward into a brighter future.”

Becky Fry, Amber’s Fundraising and Communications Manager in the South West said: “We are so grateful to Rhys for coming to play for us. He played an outstanding concert full of surprises and having him visit the centre the next day was an absolute joy.

“Thank-you so much to everyone who supported the event by coming on the night and spreading the word.

“We need to say a special thank-you to Crediton Boniface Rotary for supporting the promotion and running the bar and to Amicus Law for their generous sponsorship."

If you would like to know more about Amber and how you can support it go to www.amberweb.org or contact Becky on [email protected].