Yesterday we hosted our charity Festive Smile Luncheon and what a truly wonderful turnout it was!
The atmosphere was filled with warmth, laughter and generosity, making it a day to remember for everyone who joined us. From the beautifully prepared food to the fantastic company, every moment felt special. Our raffle added an extra touch of excitement, with brilliant prizes that brought plenty of smiles, and the speeches throughout the afternoon reminded us exactly why we come together for events like this.
A heartfelt highlight of the day was hearing from our guest speaker, Baasit Siddiqui, whose work in education continues to make a meaningful difference. His talk on supporting young people was not only insightful but also full of humour, leaving the room inspired and uplifted.
We want to extend our deepest thanks to Morley Hayes for hosting us in their stunning, festive venue — the décor alone made the event feel magical. Huge appreciation also goes to Claire Twells and the Smith Partnership for their generous sponsorship and unwavering support. Thank you to Baasit Siddiqui for his engaging talk, to our dedicated trustees, patrons and staff, to Ajit Atwal, the Mayor of Derby for joining us, to Milly Wigley, our incredible founder, and to every single guest who came along and filled the afternoon with warmth and community spirit.
Thank you so much to Jaguar Land Rover, Dobbies, MoveFit, Pictoria, Brooks, Swarkestone Nursery, Hands for Healing and Stefanie Meakin for the incredible raffle donations! Your generosity means so much to our charity!
Events like this remind us how powerful it is when people come together to support a cause, and we are already looking forward to hosting more charity events in the near future. We would love to see even more of our supporters at the next ones — your presence truly makes all the difference.
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