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Airedale Hospital and Community Charity celebrate 30th Birthday in style

By 29 April 2025No Comments

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust’s dedicated charity invites you to celebrate their 30th year with a birthday ball at East Riddlesden Hall.

Following on from the success of The Grand Ball in 2024 where a fantastic £10,206 was raised for Airedale’s Neonatal Unit, a second ball is to be held on Friday 10 October to celebrate Airedale Hospital and Community Charity’s 30th year of operation.

Jodie Hearnshaw, Charity Manager said: “We’re really excited to return to East Riddlesden Hall this October for our birthday celebrations. It’s an incredible achievement to have 30 years of operation behind you as a charity and myself and my team are very proud to be behind the celebrations this year.

“It’s given us a fantastic opportunity to reflect on everything that we as a charity has done to give back to our patients, colleagues and community over the years and this is something we’re looking forward to sharing with our attendees on the night.”

Funds raised from the evening will be going towards the charity’s ‘where it’s needed (WIN)’ fund. This pot is accessible to all areas across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust which will enable the charity to continue funding items across the Trust to support all patients, visitors and colleagues. Equipment previously funded by the charity has included free to use charging stations, sensory trolleys, ward refurbishments, critical care diaries, a hydrotherapy pool and so much more over the years.

Jonathan Sizer, Regional Managing Director at headline sponsor Robertson Construction Yorkshire and East Midlands, said: “Having worked closely with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust on the delivery of high-quality projects, we’ve seen first-hand the meaningful impact its dedicated charity makes.

“It’s a pleasure to continue supporting Airedale Hospital and Community Charity in all that they do. Being headline sponsor of their Anniversary Ball is a real privilege, and we look forward to celebrating three decades of the charity’s vital contribution to patients, staff, and the wider local community.”

Skipton based Fenetic Wellbeing have also provided sponsorship for various elements of the evening to make the event a night to remember for all.

Tickets are now available to purchase for £65 per person. That includes a drinks reception with canapes, a three-course meal, fundraising auction, and live entertainment and games courtesy of compere Mark Your Occasion.

Tickets are available to book online now.

For more information, contact the Charity team at anhsft.charity@nhs.net or by phone at 01535 294870.