On 27 March, supporters of The Sick Children’s Trust gathered at the iconic Mosimann’s Club in Belgravia for an evening of fine dining, entertainment, and philanthropy. The Supper Club event raised an incredible £70,410 in support of our ten ‘Homes from Home’, which provide a warm and welcoming place to stay for families with a seriously ill child in hospital.
Guests were welcomed with a drinks reception before indulging in a luxurious dinner at Mosimann’s, one of the world’s most prestigious private dining clubs, located in a magnificent, converted 19th-century church. The evening was hosted by actor and charity ambassador Tim Downie, who has been proudly supporting The Sick Children’s Trust since 2018.
Harrison’s story
During dinner, guests were treated to live entertainment from bossa nova duo Luminosity, with their gorgeous melodies setting the tone for a memorable and uplifting evening. Following dinner, family speaker Lulu Trask bravely shared her family’s experience of staying at Guilford Street House when her four-month-old son Harrison was diagnosed with pneumococcal meningitis – a life-threatening infection affecting the brain and spinal cord. During Harrison’s treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Lulu and her partner, Will Fisher, found essential support at our Guilford Street ‘Home from Home’, just minutes from their son’s hospital ward. You can read more about their extremely moving story here.
Further speeches were given by Jane Featherstone, CEO of The Sick Children’s Trust, and Paul Jardine, who recently stepped down as Chair of Trustees after many years of dedicated service to the charity. Guests also enjoyed a stunning live electric violin performance from Emma Rushworth of String Infusion before engaging in a lively auction, expertly led by auctioneer Oliver Holloway.
The success of the evening would not have been possible without the generosity and support of so many. Special thanks go to Qube Research & Technologies for generously sponsoring the event; our host Tim Downie for his warmth and enthusiasm; and our auctioneer Oliver Holloway for leading a fantastic auction.
Thank you
A huge thanks to everyone at Mosimann’s for your wonderful hospitality in a spectacular setting, to Luminosity and Emma Rushworth for their captivating performances, and to all the individuals and organisations who donated prizes. Last but by no means least, we offer our heartfelt thanks to Lulu Trask for courageously sharing her story with us, reminding us all why our ‘Homes from Home’ matter so much to the families we support.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to making this night such a tremendous success. Thank you.
To see a collection of images from this event, please click here.
Images courtesy of Philip Moran.
