The Big Event at Hotelympia, in partnership with Fresh Montgomery, raised £70,000 and followed the Hotelympia 10k run on Sunday 28th February, where 270 runners staved off the cold and ran in support of Springboard.
Anne Pierce, chief executive of Springboard, said: “We are delighted at the amount we raised through The Big Event at Hotelympia. The support we were shown was phenomenal and it’s a privilege to be the beneficiary charity for Hotelympia’s Gala Dinner.
“It was a thoroughly successful evening of entertainment and the funds raised for The Springboard Charity will make a significant impact on people’s careers and lives. The funds will support existing ‘Into Work’ programmes and allow investment in new ones to support the young, the unemployed and those facing barriers to work into sustainable careers within the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry.”
Food was provided by executive head chef James Buckley, whilst Bibendum provided the wine. The event was filled with entertainment from the London Welsh Rugby Club Choir and the RPJ Band, along with tribute artists to Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey.
On the night, Roki Hussain and Ruth Hansom helped remind guests why the event took place. Roki had struggled in life before Springboard supported him into work. Thanks to Springboard’s support he was able to acquire work with bartlett mitchell and is now heading on Springboard’s Peru Trek 2016. Ruth took part in Springboard’s FutureChef and thereafter was offered a place at Westminster Kingsway College. She is now working at The Ritz and is a member of the ever expanding FutureChef Alumni.