A charity concert is set to raise funds for alternative education in the district.

Spark, a learning charity situated in Loughton, is set to hold the fundraiser on Saturday to raise money to provide alternative education and mentoring programmes for 11 to 16-year-olds and careers advice and guidance to those over the age of 16 in Epping Forest.

Five different contemporary musical acts will perform  during the evening followed by a charity auction.

The event will take place between 8 and 10pm at St John's Church in High Road, Buckhurst Hill.