Seventeen Going Under hitmaker Sam Fender has been unveiled as a patron for North Shields based charity, North East Homeless.

Fender took to social media to share the news, posting 'Absolutely honoured to become a patron for North East Homeless @nehest2014, the work that Brian and the team do to help the most vulnerable in our community is incredible, I’ve met some real friends for life through this and I can’t wait to see what the future brings! Big love guys! ❤️'.