RSPCA Coventry & District and Cats Protection Gala Ball raises £3,000

An intimate evening of fundraising was held at St Mary’s Guildhall for the RSPCA Coventry & District and Coventry Cats Protection.

The Gala Ball brought together 110 guests for an evening of glamour, entertainment and fundraising, resulting in an impressive total of £3,342.60 raised for the two charities.

The event was originally due to take place at Coombe Abbey, but with the economic climate and initially slow ticket sales, No Ordinary Hospitality was able to accommodate a change of venue to the prestigious St Mary’s Guildhall. The venue hosted a glamorous evening with a festive touch featuring a three-course dinner, DJ, auctions, raffles, choir and a selfie photobooth.

“We have been overwhelmed by the support of our community and thrilled to have given them such a wonderful evening where we could say ‘thank you’ whilst also raising much needed funds,” said Wendy Harris, Coordinator of Coventry Cats Protection.

Emma Davies, Marketing and Fundraising Manager of the RSPCA Coventry & District branch, added: “The RSPCA Coventry & District is a great believer in working with other charities. Holding this event with Coventry Cats Protection was a brilliant way to do exactly that while raising awareness alongside creating a fabulous evening.”

Trustees of the RSPCA Coventry & District were in attendance alongside the CEO of Cats Protection to see over £3,000 being raised which will make a difference to each charity. There has been a dramatic increase in cat abandonments across the region, alongside the cost-of-living crisis impacting on all pet owners. The funds will help each charity rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals across Coventry and beyond.

The event was sponsored by Coventry’s Dawson Group, Baxter Baristas and DogTherapy UK as well as corporate volunteers including Selfie Photobooth, TV Trevor Photography and the Nexus Institute of Creative Arts.

To support the charities, visit www.rspca-coventryanddistrict.org.uk/donate/ or www.cats.org.uk/donate?b=98 or to support a future event contact Emma Davies at emma.davies@rspca-coventryanddistrict.org.uk