Bellway’s North East division has raised £102,745 at a charity ball organised in aid of Cancer Research UK and Variety. A total of 384 guests attended the event at the Hilton Hotel in Gateshead on Saturday 19 September, with comedian and compere Steve Walls hosting the evening.
The evening’s entertainment included a charity auction with sporting and film memorabilia, and a digital phone quiz. Magic tricks, and performances from BeatBox Trio and Groove Allstars also took place throughout the evening.
Emma Chesterton, Sales Director for Bellway North East, said, “This year’s charity ball was another fantastic night of fun, laughter and generosity which raised an incredible £102,745 for two very special charities.
“Both Cancer Research UK and Variety are Bellway’s national charity partners. Each do invaluable work which we are so proud to support. I’d like to thank all staff, supporters and contractors who attended the event and helped make it a night to remember.”
Supporting national charity partners
Bellway has raised more than £5.1 million nationally for Cancer Research UK over the past 10 years.
Earlier this year the company also launched a charity partnership with Variety to help disabled and disadvantaged children access opportunities and experiences they might otherwise miss out on.
The housebuilder has pledged to raise funds for six specially adapted Variety minibuses. The first Sunshine Coach was presented to a school in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, earlier in the year.
Bellway North East, which has its divisional head office in Gateshead, is currently building new homes across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham.
