GALLERY: Naomi’s Garden's fundraising ball raises thousands

The Naomi's Garden team ready for the ball, from left: Vanessa Toyne, Sarah-Jayne Walker, and Amanda Franklin. Photos: D.R.Dawson Photography

Naomi’s Garden’s annual fundraising ball took place on Saturday (March 16) at the Brackenborough Hotel in Louth, the third annual event.

The charity provides educational support those with movement disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson's, Dyspraxia and Motor Delay, as well as support for their families, and also SEND services for children with autism, ADHD and sensory processing difficulties, run by Vanessa Toyne.

They also run a HAF program in partnership with the council.

Revellers enjoying Naomi's Garden Fundraising Ball.

The trustees are currently raising as much money as they can towards to the renovation of their new premises at Manby Park.

Saturday’s event raised £5,000 through ticket sales, the fundraising auction, donations, and bids by well-wishers.

"The evening was filled with laughter and dancing, and we’re so grateful to every guest who attended and gave so generously on the night,” said lead conductor Sarah-Jayne Walker, “All of the trustees – Mandy Franklin, Hannah Lindsey, Donna Rusling and myself – are so thankful for the companies who donated to our cause with raffle and auction prizes.

"We were really excited to share the latest updates on the night around our rebuilding project, we shared visual imaging of the building and what we’re hoping it will look like, and the progress of our children who access Naomi’s Garden.

At the Naomi's Garden Fundraising Ball, from left: Paul Spencer, Louise Spencer, Andrea Willson, and Rupert Willson.

"It’s not until we look back over the past 12 months when we realise just how far we’ve come,” she added, “It’s a really exciting time to up the profile of Naomi’s Garden and what a vital tool it is for our local community – here’s to 2024 and more exciting updates and the next ball!”