Rebuilding Lives UK

Rebuilding Lives UK Inaugural Black Tie Ball

7pm Drinks reception 8pm Dinner Nina Hossain Welcome Music from Jenny 9.15pm Jeremy Vine 9.45pm Naima Ben-Moussa 10pm

Auction conducted by Jo Boucher of Byrnes Auctioneers, Chester Raffle and tickets will be available throughout the evening with raffle and auction prizes given before the dancing Dancing until the midnight hour

0800 388 911 support@rebuildinglives-uk.org www.rebuildinglives-uk.org

Our Charity has only been operating for a year. Yet, we have made a massive difference in many survivors' lives by making their homes secure and habitable after an abusive partner destroyed them. The trauma we witness when meeting these survivors and their children is tangible, and by repairing their homes, we can help them rebuild their lives.

Each survivor's story and circumstances are different, and we focus on their immediate needs, providing them with security cameras, new secure locks and repairs to the property.

Our Charity's long-term ambition is also to refurbish properties to create safe houses which offer sanctuary to families fleeing their abusers. Your support will help us grow and achieve our ambitions.

My survivor story was first broadcast in an interview with Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio last summer. This propelled me into a media spotlight that enabled me to help many other survivors and bring in support from many wonderful individuals and companies.

Please help us help more Domestic Abuse Survivors by donating tonight. We have enclosed a donation form for you to fill in with an envelope to put your form in, with either your cash or card donation details.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Naima xx

Dear Supporter,

How you can help…

Rebuilding Lives UK relies on fundraising, donations, and time from the trades to provide its services to Domestic Abuse Survivors. We want to ask you to help us.

As each survivor we work with has different needs, depending on the damage incurred in their property, it's difficult to give exact costs. However, based on the survivors we have worked with so far, we can estimate that, on average, we are spending £2,000 to secure and make each home habitable.

During this evening you can help in many ways.

• We have an incredible raffle, so please buy tickets.

• We have an auction of fantastic prizes for you to bid on, and you can also donate.

• Cash – There is a form on the table for you to fill in, and then place the cash in an envelope with the form.

• Card donations – If you want to donate by card, Naima and her twin sister Hamida will come around with a card reader to take your donation. We would like you to still fill in the form so we can acknowledge your contribution after the event.

After the event

• Volunteering – If you would like to offer your time and services to the Charity, that would be amazing. Whatever your skill or time is available, Naima would welcome discussing how you can help. Please email naima@rebuildinglives-uk.org to arrange a call with Naima.

• Regular Donations – We love regular donations as this helps us to plan our activities. If you would like to make monthly donations, please go to: https://rebuildinglivesuk.org/how-to-donate/

• Charity of the Year – Would your company consider adopting us as their Charity of the Year? If this is something that would interest you, please email naima@rebuildinglivesuk.org to arrange a call to discuss this.

Thank you for whatever you choose to do to help Rebuilding Lives UK to support more survivors. We couldn't do this without you.

I am so very grateful, Naima xx

Survivor ‘J’ Career History and Story

J's singing career started at a young age, from performing shows at school and then leaving school and becoming a professional singer. Her first big break was writing an original song and performing at Wembley Stadium, where she won first prize and a CBS recording contract.

After that, she toured the Middle East and China, entertaining ex-patriots and locals. This led to being a supporting act for various artists such as Don McLain, Elaine Page, The Hollies and Leo Sayer.

Later in her life, she fell victim to a domestic abuser who was violent towards her, coercively controlling and causing considerable damage to her home and wouldn't ever let her sing. She contacted the Charity after hearing the Jeremy Vine Show. Rebuilding Lives Uk renovated her home and helped her regain her confidence. This inspired her to start singing once again. She's not only written but has recorded our charity song. She will be performing for the first time 'The Bravest Ones' on the night.

Steve McKenna

Trained by BBC News, Steve McKenna is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster who: marketed the Spice Girls, had a hit record, has written for national tabloids and broadsheets as well as comedy for BBC Radio 2 and 4, presented shows for every major TV channel in the UK, holds a doctorate in metaphysics, been forced to strip naked by Westlife, he has ADHD, has broadcast live from the Oscars for BBC News and illegally from Cuba for Radio1, his mother was a faith healer, his father, an opera singer, turned private detective.

He runs an events company and has been supporting Naima in the run-up to tonight.

Jo Boucher

Instead of telling you about my long and distinguished career as an auctioneer (!), I’ll let you into a secret……for the last four years I have been renovating a Welsh cottage whilst attempting to live in it and work full time.

My world at home has been completely upside down, cold, leaky, full of dirt and dust and in complete disarray, but my little cottage has also been filled with love and laughter as my partner and I have learnt how to put our home back together.

I cannot imagine how it must feel not to have chosen to do this; to have had it thrust upon me as a means of abuse. I therefore feel privileged to help Naima in this small way so that Rebuilding Lives UK can put the fabric of survivors’ homes back together and bring love and laughter there too.

As for auctioneering, you can judge how good I am at that later this evening…..

Naima’s

introduction to

our two

special guests

"I would like to welcome our special guests… Jeremy Vine and Nina Hossain. I am so honoured to have them both as supporters of the charity"

"Jeremy has had such an impact on my life. Without his help, my Charity would never have gotten off the ground, and his continuous support and advice helped me through many challenging times, and I suspect he isn't even aware of what he has done for me. Jeremy is one of the most generous men I have ever known and has become my hero. I want to thank him from the bottom of my heart for myself and the many survivors of domestic abuse whom he has helped. Thank you, Jeremy.”

“Nina heard my first interview with Jeremy and offered her support at a time when Rebuilding Lives UK wasn't even established. She believed in the cause, and she believed in me, encouraging me and giving me the confidence to never give up. She is such a warm, considerate, wonderful woman who I admire greatly, and as our ambassador, she helped hugely to raise our profile. Thank you, Nina.”

Jeremy Vine

Television and radio presenter, broadcaster and journalist.

Jeremy hosts a BBC Radio 2 lunchtime programme which presents news, views, interviews with live guests and popular music, a daily Channel 5 TV current affairs show and the quiz programme Eggheads. Also, now on Channel 5 Jeremy is the presenter for the General Election coverage for the BBC, where he uses whizzy graphics to emphasise what is happening on the night.

As a break from his presenting, he was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2015.

Jeremy first interviewed Naima on his Radio Show last summer, 2021 and has since supported her work and the Charity.

Nina Hossain - Charity Ambassador

Nina Hossain is an award-winning journalist and ITN newscaster.

Nina is the ITV Lunchtime News' lead presenter and presents News at Ten. During the lockdown period of the pandemic, Nina hosted Coronavirus: Q & A for ITV. She has also co-presented ITV's Election Live coverage for the 2015, 2017 and 2019 elections. Nina won 3 Royal Television Society awards to date.

Nina approached Naima after hearing her on the Jeremy vine show last summer. Like many others, Naima's story inspired Nina, so she kindly offered to become an Ambassador for the Charity to promote Naima's work and help the Charity grow.

AUCTION LOTS

Lot 1

Rural retreat for eight people for a weekend break (Friday - Monday) Experience the wonderful space and comfort of this traditional 19th-century converted Welsh barn. Close to the Brecon Beacons and with stunning views of the Cothi Valley. Rhos Barn is the perfect place to relax, unwind and have fun with friends or family. All are set in a combination of traditional and contemporary living.

The barn and it's large, fully enclosed garden are great entertaining spaces for family and friends alike. The spacious, fully equipped kitchen is perfect for preparing a banquet and serving at the huge eight-seat farmhouse table. After dinner, why not relax in the hot tub and marvel at the views or the star-lit dark skies? Alternatively, challenge your companions to a game of pool, table football, or giant connect 4 in your own games room. The living room boasts a woodburning stove and large comfy sofas to relax on, or you can sit quietly and read a book on the mezzanine level with its balcony Velux window. And when it's time for bed, the barn has four well-appointed en-suite bedrooms.

Rhos Barn: www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/46087495?

Weekend stay from Fri to Mon.

Availability 1st Jan -1st June and 1st Sept to 1st Dec (excluding public hols) during 2023

Lot 2

A boxing glove signed by Frank Bruno and boxing training Own a piece of sporting memorabilia, a boxing glove signed by British legend Frank Bruno MBE. You'll also win a month's boxing training at the acclaimed Nottingham School of Boxing. Marcellus Baz BEM runs this outstanding world-class boxing school.

In 2016, Marcellus Baz BEM was named the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards for supporting young people in Nottinghamshire, UK. The prize of boxing training can be taken at a time to suit you.

Helicopter tour for two with bubbly Get to the chopper!

Helicopter flights give passengers an amazing view of the country, all whilst experiencing the fantastic thrill of flying.

So head down to one of the centres located all over the UK to get started. On arrival, explorers are taken through a safety briefing. Then the pilot takes to the skies vertically, climbing up to 1,000 feet and covering 12 miles pointing out landmarks as you go. Hovering above the country offers a view like no other.

Plastering Kit

Thanks to our generous sponsor Hollins, we are delighted to be able to offer the following fantastic plastering kit as a prize in our Gala auction.

The prize comprises a 16" Marshall Town stainless steel trowel, an 18" Marshall Town permaflex trowel, a corner trowel, hawk, 60cm and 100cm spatulas complete with bracket and handle, and a felt finishing brush.

Rebuilding Lives UK is hugely grateful to Hollins for this phenomenal prize bundle and their ongoing support for the Charity.

Lot 5

Life Coaching

Ten hours of Life Coaching via Zoom from 'The Mind Laundry'.

The 'Three Principles' based life coaching by The Mind Laundry focuses on your perception of life, which determines your behaviour and performance, aiming to improve your well-being and enjoyment of life. Use it for any aspect of your life, but people often find it particularly beneficial when they want to move on from relationships, after complex life events, or when making a significant change. However, it's not only for problems, as Joanne has helped people improve their relationships and career performance, ensured they got more out of life and learned how to relax and find joy again.

The prize is a complete Premier Life Coaching package with Joanne at The Mind Laundry. This prize is worth over £600 and involves at least 10 hours of coaching which can be conducted via Zoom (unless you fancy a trip to Glasgow). Joanne is also an NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist, and she loves to help people get out of their way and rebuild their lives. This package can be transferred to someone else or paid forward to one of the service users of Rebuilding Lives.

Lot 6

Russell Howard

2 x meet and greet tickets for the 2023 UK Tour plus a signed vinyl.

Come and join us on Thursday, 4th May 2023, at Manchester O2 Apollo. Meet and greet Russell before settling down to enjoy the evening.

Lot 7

Nina Hossain

Behind-the-scenes tour of ITV Studios.

Join our Charity Ambassador and award-winning TV journalist Nina Hossain at the ITV News Studios in London. Two lucky winners will have a studio tour and see how the lunchtime news is put together. While Nina is on air, you will join the production team and watch the news go out from the gallery. You will then be able to meet with Nina after her broadcast to answer any questions you may have.

Lot 8

Jeremy Vine

Behind the scenes tour for two.

Join television and radio presenter Jeremy Vine for a day behind the scenes for both his TV and Radio shows.

Arrive at 8 am at Channel 5 to watch his live TV show, then travel to see behind the scenes at Radio 2 for 'The Jeremy Vine Show'.

With thanks…

Rebuildings Lives UK would like to thank the following people and organisations who have generously donated their time and effort to help make tonight an exceptional evening.

Our principal sponsors are British Gypsum, part of Saint Gobain and our wine sponsor, Saint Gobain, Build better training academy.

Our supporters for donating these incredible Auction prizes.

• Karen Ellwood: 3-night stay in a rural retreat in the Breckon Beacons

• Russell Howard: Tickets for his live show in Manchester with a meet and greet

• Jeremy Vine: Attending broadcast of the morning TV show and lunchtime Radio Show

• Nina Hossain: Behind-the-scenes tour of ITV Studios and watching the News broadcast from the gallery and meeting with Nina after the show.

• Marcellus Baz: 1-month boxing training at his academy and signed glove by Frank Bruno

• Abdul Mozzamdar Build a Career: Red Letter Helicopter ride for two people

• Rollins Dominic Elson: Marshall Town Tools

• Joanne Friel: The Mind Laundry, Life Coaching

Venue sponsor – Richard Higham

William Lees Jones – Stanneylands Hotel, Wilmslow

Alan Gee – Motivational Speaker support.

Rachel Lee – Renn Floristry

With thanks…

Jo Boucher of Byrnes Auctioneers for her time and expertise in conducting our Live Auction.

Steve Mckenna – A special thank you to Steve Mckenna, ‘Live Events Managing’ who stepped in last minute to help pull off this charity event. I want you to know how much I appreciate your support since you started working / volunteering with the charity. You’ve helped with your unique skills and knowledge, gone above and beyond with all practicalities, and you’ve really helped me gain confidence which isn’t an easy thing to do! So thank you. You’re so very appreciated and valued to the charity and we will be forever grateful.

Michelle at Jamm Design Ltd – I can never thank you enough for all the time given to support not only the charity but myself included. This has been a challenging time, having never organised an event before. You have always been so patient and encouraging, we could not of done this without you. Thank you.

We will be forever grateful to Karen Betancourt-Jess for her initial work in trying to arrange the event. Your generous contribution of time and energy to this volunteer work was incredible.

Our incredible volunteers who have dedicated so much time and passion to this event over the last several months. Thanks too to the following supporters who have reduced their fees to help us:

Party Planner: Gemma Bradley, Cheshire • Caterers: Top Table Catering • Magician: David Burgess, Magic by David • Event decorations: Emma, Special Days • Table centre pieces: Jonelle, JD Events • DJ: Deon Roach DJays 4U • FunkyTown Discos • Mike Pierrepoit – Doobedoo

We would also like to thank all those supporters who have offered their help and assistance since this catalogue went to print, as well as all of this evening's guests and volunteers.

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” – Oscar Wilde –