[New] Home-Start Herts raises £15,600 to support vulnerable families in Hertfordshire

Home-Start Hertfordshire’s guests recently celebrated an elaborate Masquerade Ball at St Michael’s Manor and raised £15,600 to support struggling families.

Every year, Home-Start Hertfordshire host a themed fundraising event and this year once again they pulled out all the stops with the masquerade theme. Guests donned their masks and enjoyed an evening packed with entertainment, including a magician, singer and fabulous auction.

Suzy Moody, CEO of Home-Start Herts commented: This is always a fabulous event and every year, guests go to great efforts to dress up for the occasion. There were some amazing masks ranging from elegant Venetian masks to the more sultry arabesque styles!

It’s great to see the local community and businesses pulling together to support us in raising funds to support families with young children, who are struggling to cope.

Referrals for support have doubled and the challenges families are facing are only getting harder in the current economic climate, so we are delighted to have raised a fabulous £15,600, enough to support 12-15 families.

The evening also featured a presentation by Suzy Moody (CEO) on behalf of the charity, to their Patron, Ken Follett, (worldwide, award winning author, based in Stevenage).

The award was in recognition of his dedication and commitment to Home-Start over the last 17 years, in his role as Patron of the charity.