NSPCC birthday ball helps raise £40,000
BBC Radio WM presenter PJ Ellis and award-winning journalist and broadcaster Marverine Cole helped raise an amazing £40,500 at the NSPCC’s 140th Birthday Ball in Birmingham.
Organised by local volunteers from the NSPCC’s West Midlands Business Board and sponsored by Trade Centre UK and Kelly Plant Hire, the Birthday Ball took place at the ICC in Birmingham.
The event celebrated the children charity’s legacy in the city and to raise money for vulnerable children and young people in the West Midlands.
Good Morning Britain presenter Marverine said: “I had a tremendous evening, everyone had a good time and it was great to be part of something historic and special for the NSPCC and for Birmingham.
“It was an incredible privilege to be invited to meet volunteers at the Birmingham Childline base earlier in the year and to see first-hand a charity that has been built on the kindness and generosity of volunteers. Long may the NSPCC’s work and influence in the city and across UK continue for years to come.”
Presenter and former Big Brother contestant PJ said: “It was a real honour to be asked to host the NSPCC’s Birthday Ball. Not only was it a tremendous evening for everyone but it was also great to be part of something great that started 140 years ago.
“It means so much to me to see children and young people that live in Birmingham and the West Midlands receiving help and support whenever they need it. The money raised during the night will go onto support essential charity services in and around the city, like Childline.”
The event included live music from Ellie Power and Reservoir 5, guest speakers and a charity auction with prizes including artwork from Paul Oz, a Peaky Blinders script from Steven Knight, a meal for four at Albert Schloss and diamond earrings that were sponsored by UB Healthcare.
Amanda Synnott, fundraising manager for the West Midlands, said: “We had an incredible evening, and I would like to thank all our guests and supporters for making our Birthday Ball such a special event.
“The money we raised will do so much to help children and young people in Birmingham and the West Midlands.
“I’d like to give a massive shout out to Marverine and PJ for being such great hosts and to the ICC, Trade Centre UK, Kelly Plant Hire and all our volunteers at West Midlands Business Board for going above and beyond in ensuring our event goes down in history and to help mark 140 years of the NSPCC.”
The NSPCC was founded in 1884 with Queen Victoria becoming the charity’s first royal patron in 1889. There has been an NSPCC group based in Birmingham, since 1888.
The NSPCC has since become the UK's leading children’s charity and operates Childline and Helpline teams out of its base at the CIBA building.
For anyone interested in volunteering for the NSPCC in Birmingham and the West Midlands, please send an email to [email protected]
