Perennial, the charity helping people in horticulture, thanks guests and sponsors for helping to raise over £30,000 at its Festival Dinner. The celebratory fundraising evening with prize auction and raffle was held in October at One Whitehall Place in support of all those working with plants, trees, flowers or grass.
Auction
Host and auctioneer Addison Gelpey raised thousands with his witty and fun filled auction that included The Newt’s ‘Horticulturalist’ adventure, One-to-one Garden and Flower Photography Masterclass with Clive Nichols and Thatchers Orchard Tour and Cider Tasting for eight at the family farm in Somerset.
Guests were inspired by a Q & A with former Olympic swimmer Mark Foster and charmed by Tom Leonard, AKA Daisy Desire – The Drag Queen Gardener who brought a touch of glamour to the evening.
Better futures
Peter Newman, Chief Executive of Perennial, says: “This very special evening was an opportunity for our friends and supporters to come together in support of our purpose to build better futures for people in horticulture and their families. Their generosity on the night will benefit many people in the horticulture sector.
Mollie Higginson, Co-Chair of Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) commented: “A truly wonderful evening with such a varied group of plants people coming together to raise funds for a truly worthwhile charity. It’s vital that we continue to work together to ensure that young people joining our industry know that they can access support through Perennial.”
For more information: 
Perennial
115 - 117 Kingston Road
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 7SU
T: 0800 093 8510
info@perennial.org.uk
perennial.org.uk