Triumph at the ‘Together Ball’ as Home-Start Guildford raises £125,000 for local families
Home-Start Guildford proudly announced today the remarkable success of its inaugural ‘Together Ball’ held on Friday night at G Live, raising an impressive £125,000 in the face of challenging times for charitable funding. With a commitment to supporting hundreds of families in the Guildford region, the funds garnered will not only sustain current services but also pave the way for crucial expansion.
The ‘Together Ball,’ a sell-out event that drew over 400 esteemed guests and philanthropists, unfolded as a night of entertainment, gastronomic delights, and, most importantly, fundraising. The evening showcased over 44 silent auction prizes, while local celebrity Peter Gordon led spirited bidding for three exclusive, money-can’t-buy prizes – a luxurious holiday house, an exhilarating flight on a Red Arrows jet, and a limited edition piece from Vanleles Jewellery, a brand loved by Home-Start supporter, The Princess of Wales.
Against a backdrop of sensational performances by Django’s Jive, The Accidentals, and The Beat Freaks, attendees enjoyed a sumptuous three-course dinner before being moved by a touching account from Amy. She shared how Home-Start volunteer Julie provided invaluable support during challenging times, emphasising Home-Start’s role as the critical bridge between social care and families navigating the complexities of early childhood.
The night concluded on a euphoric note with legendary DJ Danny Rampling, whose beats had guests on their feet, celebrating the collective triumph of a community rallying for a vital cause.
Also in attendance were Deputy Mayor, Councillor Sally Barker MBE, His Honour Christopher Critchlow DL, The Rt Hon Anne Milton, Oliver Hutley, and Suzanne Neville.
Sabine Bates, Home-Start Trustee and Ball Chair, expressed her gratitude, stating, “Charities like Home-Start thrive on community support, and the success of the inaugural ‘Together Ball’ not only secured crucial funds but also underscored the unwavering commitment of businesses and individuals to champion their local charity. The ripple effect of this generosity will touch the lives of hundreds of families.”
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Thank you
Home-Start would like to thank everyone who made the Together Ball possible especially event sponsors: Charles Stanley, Insolum Projects, Maybrook Properties, Better Green Group, Gate Street, Inchcape Jaguar Landrover Guildford, Property Potential and Beard Construction.
Businesses and individuals who so kindly donated prizes or their services: Aarti Shah, Adam Reed London, AirHop, Albury Vineyard, Andrew Balding, Angela Richardson MP, Ann Taylor, Art By Lottie, Aspect Printing, Barnett Hill Hotel, Beauty Secrets, Ben Fogle, Beth Ashton Design Consultants, Bingham Riverhouse, Bocketts Farm, Bookings For You, Brian Blessed OBE, Brora, Burpham & Stoughton Pages, Bush Hotel, Carol Cook, Caroline Dore, Charlotte French, Charmé, Chimney Fire Coffee, Chris Mann Photography, Circle, Courtyard, Cyc’d, Damian Bailey Photography, Dennys Brands, Diana Jones, Domaine du Grand Mayne, Essential Surrey and SW, Families Magazine, Four Seasons Hampshire, Gail’s, Gidden Place, Giggling Squid, Grange Park Opera, Guildford Rocks, Guildford Spectrum, Happity, Healing With Georgie, High Clandon Estate Vineyard, Hilary Nicholls, Hotel Café Royal, Hugh and Helen Shanks, Ian Huggins, Ignite Dating, Jack Shanks, JoJo Maman Bébé, Kate Hudson, Lakeland, Little Fish, Lottie Loves, M&M Beauty & Aesthetic, Mandira’s Kitchen, Margaret Dabbs Guildford, McLaren, Megan Jean May, Megan’s, Mike Waite, MoveTo, Nick and Ruth Jubert, Norfolk Natural Living, Ole & Steen, Olivers Coffee, Paul Witmond, Paws & Claws Photography, Pink Feather Millinery, Planet Pompom, Progressive Pilates, Richard and Louise Wynne-Griffiths, Silent Pool, Sing O Lingo, Sir Brian May CBE, SOHO Fine Art, Squires Garden Centre, Suzanne Neville, Sylvia Igglesden, Table Art, Tara and Alex Waite, Taurus Wines, The Barbour Foundation, The Better Menopause, The Electric Theatre, The Fountain Beauty Therapy, The Gate Boutique, The Guildford Dragon, The Ivy Castle View, The L&C Company, The Mayor Councillor Masuk Miah, The Merrow Pages, The Music Works, The Pilates Movement, The Skin Investment Clinic, The William Bray, Ultimate Activity Camps, Voluntary Action South West Surrey, Waitrose, West Byfleet Golf Club, Whistles, and Wild Wood.
Thanks are also extended to those who so generously donated their time on the night: Alden Pereira, Annika Zahn, Mohit Yadav, Sofia Santos, Anna Clarke, Becca Tompkins, Lexie Dore, Issy Dore, Eve Cathrew and Elodie Malins.
A special thanks must also be given to the above and beyond support provided by Louisa Tompkins, Deborah Parsons, Hugh Shanks, Jane Derbyshire, Ruth Jubert and Caroline Dore.