Former Connells director Mike Day is hoping to strike the right note this Christmas with a new charity single supporting Diabetes UK and the Propertymark Trust.
Day, now managing director of Integra Property Services, has written and recorded It’s Not the Same for Everyone on Christmas Day, his second festive fundraising song.
The single follows last year’s Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, which raised more than £2,000 for the same charities.
His latest track will officially launch on Saturday 14 November, with wider availability across major streaming platforms from 1 December.
Mike Day hopes to repeat fundraising success
Day recorded the song at Long Dog Studios, with Piers Nolan producing.
Listeners can hear the track on Bandcamp and download it for a minimum donation of £3. All proceeds after platform fees will go to the two charities.
The song focuses on people facing hardship during the festive season and encourages listeners to show kindness and generosity.
Day has also produced an accompanying music video. He plans to screen it at events and live performances throughout the Christmas period.
Last year’s fundraising efforts earned him the Creative Fundraising Champion Award from property industry charity Agents Giving.
The organisation is again supporting his campaign by helping to promote the single.
Personal reasons behind charity campaign
Day has a personal connection to both charities.
He has lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 35 years and has raised almost £10,000 for Diabetes UK over the past three years.
He also underwent triple heart bypass surgery in 2021, which he believes was partly linked to his diabetes.
Day said: “Both charities are close to my heart – I have been a type one diabetic for over 35 years and have raised approaching £10000 for Diabetes UK in the last three years.”
He added: “I am also a Director and Trustee at The Propertymark Trust which supports members of Propertymark, their families and employees with hardship and educational grants and bursaries.”
From property industry to recording studio
Away from estate agency, Day has continued to develop his music career.
Earlier this year, he released an album, Prodigal Son, available on CD and digital download.
However, his Christmas single has a specific fundraising purpose, with donations shared equally between the two charities.
The song is available through Michael Day’s Bandcamp page, while the accompanying Christmas music video is available on YouTube.
Day hopes property professionals will support the campaign by listening, donating and sharing the song ahead of Christmas.
