Yee-hah! Yorkshire Businesses raise funds at Country Music Ball

Businesses from North and West Yorkshire raised over £23,000 at a Country Music Ball held to support some of Yorkshire’s most disadvantaged families.

The event was organised by The Principle Trust Children’s Charity which provides respite breaks to children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled, have life-limiting conditions, or who have experienced poverty, trauma or abuse.

140 supporters attended the toe-tapping event on 16 November at The Coniston Hotel and Spa in The Yorkshire Dales, where guests enjoyed drinks, dinner and live entertainment from leading Shania Twain tribute act, Madeleine Roberts, followed by a DJ set from Ilkley radio presenter, Nick Babb.

Local businessman David Waterhouse hosted the event, which included a fundraising auction, whilst Leeds agency 21 Degrees Digital donated their services by capturing the occasion on video.

Firmly established as the highlight of the Trust’s annual fundraising calendar, the ball was supported by independent businesses across Craven, Wharfedale and The Aire Valley. The sum raised will enable more than 30 families to benefit from a free week-long respite break.

Launched in 2011, The Principle Trust Children’s Charity was established by Yorkshire businessman Mike Davies, MBE. Since then, The Trust has provided respite breaks for more than 5000 children across the Yorkshire region.

Mr. Davies said,

‘Our annual ball is a key event in our fundraising calendar and we are indebted to everyone who attended for their generous support on the night.’

For more information visit www.theprincipletrust.co.uk