Celebrities and music stars bring Christmas joy to children

Caudwell Children’s annual festive lunch raised £12,500 at The Mere Golf Resort & Spa.

Singer Angie Brown performed at the fundraiser, which featured a champagne reception, two-course launch, festive treats and a silent auction.

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A luxury spa break, an exclusive Andy Warhol print and limited edition Formula One memorabilia were among items under the hammer.

Caudwell Children’s Christmas campaign hopes to provide 3,800 children across the country with a pack of disability-friendly sensory toys.

Blogger Gemma Bird, Caudwell Children ambassador Paul Atwal-Brice, guest, singer Sharon West and Caudwell Children ambassador Michael Atwal-Brice

The charity urgently needs more donations to make that a reality.

Dozens of key workers were invited to join the event as special guests to thank them for their hard work and support for vulnerable children during the pandemic.

Caudwell children’s director of events Kerrie Pope said:“The generosity of our guests and supporters never fails to exceed expectations.

Chanel Joan Elkayam and Claire Caudwell

"I’m so pleased with how this event went, it had such an amazing atmosphere.

“Angie Brown was incredible. It was a pleasure to have her, the vocals got everyone in the festive spirit.

“We’re so grateful for anyone who contributed to the event. The money raised will make a massive difference.”

Caudwell Children has supported more than 60,000 children across the UK since the charity was founded in 2000, including more than 10,000 in 2021 alone.

To help Caudwell Children’s Christmas elves to deliver sensory toys to disabled children before Christmas, visit caudwellchildren.com