A star-studded charity event in North Yorkshire has raised £1million to support the county’s most vulnerable children.
Grantley Hall, near Ripon, staged the ‘A Night Under the Stars’ fundraiser for the Yorkshire Children’s Charity last Saturday.
TV star Helen Skelton hosted the event, which included performances from X-factor winner Olly Murs, opera singer Olivia Safe, singer/songwriter Finn Foster and the London Community Gospel Choir.
After a champagne reception, guests enjoyed a four-course banquet created by Grantley Hall’s Executive Chef, Simon Crannage.
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In addition to a firework display, was a charity auction featuring exclusive prizes.
They included guitars signed by music legends Ed Sheeran, Sting, Sam Fender, Hank Marvin, and Mark Knopfler, a private dinner with Piers Morgan, a 7-night cruise worth £20,000 and dinners at top restaurants.
Prizes were also donated by Harrods, Boodles, McLaren, ITV, and First Direct Arena.
Yorkshire Children’s Charity CEO Charlotte Farrington said: “People’s generosity never ceases to amaze me, and I’m so incredibly proud of what we have managed to achieve together.
“A Night Under The Stars has allowed us to collectively do something significant for our children, and the communities that we support.”
“We are a steadfast needs-led organisation, and it is clear from the applications we are receiving that the need in Yorkshire has never been greater.”
Charlotte added: “Setting a target of £1 million was always ambitious, but I believe that we owed it to our children who cannot advocate for themselves to be so.
“With the money raised at A Night Under The Stars, we can now support over 25,000 children living at a disadvantage in Yorkshire, and we cannot thank everyone involved enough for their unwavering support.”
Richard Sykes, Managing Director of Grantley Hall said: “This event is such a special occasion in our calendar – we are truly honored to be the host venue for a such a prestigious event and to play our part in raising such a large sum of money for our charity partner.
“A huge amount of work has been taking place, behind the scenes, to pull this event together and we couldn’t be prouder of what we have all achieved and delivered on the night.‘’
Helen Skelton said: “I am still digesting what this charity achieves. Very much in awe of Charlotte and Annabel and the whole team. Sometimes you meet women who knock your socks off in the best possible way. Epic Achievement.”
For more information on the Yorkshire Children’s Charity, or to donate, go to the website or follow them on social media.
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