His Majesty the King, Royal Founding Patron of the British Asian Trust, sent a special message to more than 300 guests attending the charity’s annual fundraiser at the Peninsula London last week, which raised over £750k to address pressing challenges in South Asia.
King Charles said: “The British Asian Trust continues to play a vital role in addressing some of the most pressing challenges across South Asia. The Trust’s innovative approach, rooted in collaboration and a deep understanding of the region, is a beacon of hope for countless communities.
“I am deeply heartened by your commitment to creating sustainable change and empowering lives. Your unwavering support and generosity are what make these efforts possible and, for that, I can only send you my heartfelt gratitude.”
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The turnout at the star-studded gala included popular artists Abhishek Bachchan, Gurinder Chadha OBE, Amy Jackson and Ed Westwick among other special guests and highlights featured performances by Bollywood star Kanika Kapoor and magician Magic Singh.
Sponsored by Westcombe Group and OakNorth Bank, alongside event partners Air India, Taj Hotels, Laurent Perrier, BNW Developments and Burj Mayfair, the event raised vital funds to support the British Asian Trust’s ground-breaking work in child protection, education, livelihoods, mental health and conservation
A live auction featured a raft of exclusive prizes from generous supporters including:
· Exclusive access to the Owner’s Box at a Mumbai Indians home game as part of a luxury holiday package donated by the Ambani family.
· VIP Formula One Experience in Abu Dhabi.
· VIP packages for the Wimbledon Men’s finals and The Hundreds final day at Lords.
· VIP concert tickets donated by British Asian Trust Ambassador, Katy Perry, for her upcoming UK Tour.
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British Asian Trust CEO Richard Hawkes said: “The money raised tonight will help keep children safe and in school, it will provide young people with skills and training to help them secure long-term employment, and it will fund ground-breaking mental health and conservation work.”
Since its inception in 2007, the British Asian Trust has been working with marginalised communities in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and has had a positive impact on the lives of more than 13 million people.
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