A Charity Ball has raised more than £30,000 for Children’s charity the Oakland Foundation and will now be used to support various educational and community initiatives for disadvantaged children and young people.

Mark Williams, trustee of the Oakland Foundation, expressed gratitude by saying: “We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended the Charity Ball and to our sponsors for their crucial support in making this event a great success.”

Mark also expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in the Oakland Foundation Charity Ball, highlighting their generosity, support, and friendship. He conveyed deep thanks and immense appreciation, noting that the funds raised will now help more children access schools and youth programs that were previously unaffordable.

The Charity Ball, hosted by founding sponsor Oakland International, saw donations and support from a range of businesses such as SPAR UK, Renault, R Recruitment Ltd, IMA Cooling Systems, Nationwide Produce PLC, Coolways, Avanti Packaging, Dom Whiting Media, and The Crown Plaza, Stratford Upon Avon amongst many.

The event featured presentations by Foundation-supported Steve Boycott from Be You Training and British Judo Paralympic silver medallist Dan Powell from the GNR8 Academy. Ipsley CE Middle School students from Redditch provided musical entertainment.

Every pound raised from the event will now go to support children and young people access a range of educational, sports, and health and nutritional resources. The Oakland Foundation supports children under 16 and their families with their goal to ensure all children can participate, regardless of social background or physical ability.

Oakland International and Foundation founder Dean Attwell commented: “It has been gratifying to see over the years the Foundation grow from strength to strength, delivering practical and meaningful support and outstanding outcomes for so many children and young people.

“I’d like to reiterate the Foundation’s gratitude and thank all the sponsors and businesses, both big and small, that contributed, sponsored, and attended the Ball. Its success is due to their support.”

The Oakland Foundation has donated more than £475,000 to initiatives supporting underprivileged children and seeks to enhance the lives of even more young people by raising awareness and collaborating with more businesses on a range of projects and focused efforts in the future.