Cynthia Spencer Hospice has raised £60,597 at a black-tie gala marking 50 years of specialist palliative care in Northamptonshire, with businesses, community leaders and well-known personalities coming together to support the charity.
The anniversary celebration, held at Hangar One at Sywell Aerodrome, brought together supporters from across the county for an evening of fundraising and entertainment.
The total exceeded the £50,000 announced during the event, with further donations taking the final amount to £60,597.
Among the guests were broadcaster and former Communards musician the Reverend Richard Coles and Northampton singer-songwriter Billy Lockett, who performed during the evening.
Other attendees included Lord Althorp Louis Spencer, Northamptonshire Vice Lord-Lieutenant Anne Burnett, Hospice UK chief executive Toby Porter and Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board chief executive Toby Sanders.
Local civic representatives included Northampton mayor Mike Hallam, Brackley mayor Jason Kew and Daventry deputy mayor Karen Tweedale.
The event also featured a performance by Northants Sings Out and a charity auction conducted by Thomas Forrester, known for his appearances on BBC television programme Bargain Hunt.
Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity chief executive Asma Maya Joseph-Hussain said: “Our Black-Tie Gala was a wonderful tribute to 50 years of support for local families, made even more special by the kindness of our supporters. Together, we raised more than £60,000, helping us continue supporting specialist end of life services across Northamptonshire.
“These funds will help ensure that patients and their loved ones receive comfort, dignity and expert support when they need it most.”
The fundraising was supported by Northamptonshire businesses and other corporate sponsors, including EMW Law LLP, Anglotech, Winvic, The Brady Creative, dbfb, Prestige and DJH Ravcon.
Brightspace Events also supported the organisation of the anniversary celebration.
Asma added: “Thank you to all our special guests and to the wonderful Brightspace Events who gave us such brilliant support in organising.”
Cynthia Spencer Hospice has provided specialist care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families for five decades. The money raised will support the charity’s work funding specialist end-of-life services across Northamptonshire.
A gallery of photographs from the event is available on the Cynthia Spencer Hospice website.
Pictured: Reverend Richard Coles with Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity chief executive Asma Maya Joseph-Hussain at the charity’s 50th anniversary gala, which raised £60,597.
