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Sept
Live performance by Olly Murs helps Grantley Hall auction raise £1 million
A charity event at Grantley Hall that included a performance by Olly Murs and a fireworks display raised £1 million for Yorkshire Children’s Charity.
Hosted by TV presenter Helen Skelton, the black-tie event called A Night Under The Stars was held last Saturday (September 21).
Guests enjoyed a champagne reception followed by a four-course banquet, crafted by Grantley’s executive chef Simon Crannage.
Grantley Hall looking beautiful as the guests are entertained by Olly Murs, Finn Forster, Olivia Safe and London Community Gospel Choir. (Credit: Sophie Wilson)
Besides Olly Murs, there were live performances by the London Community Gospel Choir, singer-songwriter Finn Forster and British opera singer Olivia Safe.
Some of the items that went under the hammer included a seven-night cruise valued at £20,000, dinners at top-tier restaurants such as Michelin-starred Northcote, overnight stays in the UK, USA and Ireland as well as a private dinner with Piers Morgan.
Other items included guitars signed by music legends such as Ed Sheeran, Sam Fender and Sting.
Richard Sykes, managing director of Grantley Hall, said
This event is such a special occasion in our calendar – we are truly honoured 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.
Tickets to the event cost £1,000 for an individual ticket or £10,000 for a table of 10.
Yorkshire Children’s Charity was established in 2022 with a vision that “We will reach every child in Yorkshire who needs our help and make childhood poverty a thing of the past”.
One in three children in Yorkshire live in poverty, reaching the highest levels in over twenty years.
Charlotte Farrington, CEO at Yorkshire Children’s Charity, said:
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.
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.
The £1 million raised is expected to go towards essential items, special days out and educational experiences for 25,000 of the region’s most vulnerable children.
To find out more about their work or to donate, go to Yorkshire’s Childrens Charity’s website.
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