Burns Night Ball raises over 18k for NE Youth

The Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park transformed into a wee bit of Scotland all in aid of NE Youth’s Annual Burns Night Ball last weekend.

Over 320 guests braved Storm Eowyn to raise a glass to Robbie Burns and raise as much funds as they could for NE Youth- who are celebrating their 90th anniversary across 2025.

Anna Foster, NE Youth ambassador compered the evening keeping everyone on track and ensuring they donated as much as possible across the evening.

The night included Scottish dancing from the Donna Kimberly School of Highland Dancing, bagpipes, the addressing of the haggis and a traditional three-course Scottish feast followed included haggis, neeps and tatties- what else!

Over £18.5k was raised on the night- the auction featured some amazing prizes generously provided by local businesses- with all moneys raised going towards NE Youth’s work with young people. A huge thank you to all the businesses that donated prizes, including our sponsors Northern Garden Sheds, Vertu BMW, the Inn Collection Group, Ramside Estates, N. Blaine Ltd and The Grand Hotel to name but a few.

A lively Ceilidh and music from the brilliant Storm Band helped the guests dance the night away into the wee small hours!

Dave Clayton, Managing Director at Northern Garden Sheds, main sponsor of the event said:

“This is our second year sponsoring NE Youth's Burns Night Supper and we are delighted with the evening. To raise over £18k is incredible - so many more young people will be supported across their 90th year. "

Jon Niblo, Chief Executive of NE Youth, said:

' Our Burns Night Ball has always been one of core fundraising events in the calendar. NE Youth hope to raise 90k across 2025 to celebrate their 90th anniversary and support more young people. The needs of young people have certainly changed over the last nine decades but opportunities and services for young people have never been more in demand! I'd like to thank our main sponsors Northern Garden Sheds and all the businesses that donated to the auction. Our focus now shifts to our Gala Dinner at the Fed on the 10th April- ticket available via our website!'

If you can support NE Youths 90th campaign please contact:

Jon Niblo - CEO - jon@neyouth.org.uk - www.neyouth.org.uk

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