The BIG Event!

The hospitality industry was out in force at the luxurious Park Plaza Westminster Bridge as over 850 guests and VIPs celebrated the official charity gala dinner of Hotelympia 2012 – The Big Event 2012 held in support of Industry heroes Hospitality Action and The Springboard Charity.

Guests were treated to a sumptuous three course meal, entertained by top impressionist Rory Bremner, wowed by a spectacular version of one of the most successful West End theatre shows of all time then played out to music by the seven-piece Chance Band.

On behalf of Hospitality Action and The Springboard Charity we would like to extend a huge thank you to all who supported and attended The Big Event on Monday 27 February. A special thanks to Messrs Rory Bremner, Brian Turner CBE, Jason Atherton, John Campbell and William Curley and also to all of our fantastic sponsors for helping to make The Big Event 2012 a roaring success – raising an incredible £80,000 which will be shared between both charities.

“I am so grateful to all those involved for helping to make The Big Event such a triumph! The extraordinary generosity shown this evening will enable both charities to carry on changing people’s lives. In particular I’d like to thank Compass Group, BaxterStorey, Elior UK, Fresh Montgomery, Jellybean Creative Services and William Murray Communications for their outstanding support.

Anne Pierce MBE, Chief Executive – The Springboard Charity

“What an amazing evening! It’s fantastic to see the whole industry out in support of Hospitality Action and The Springboard Charity. A huge thank you to everyone who lent their support by providing food, services, goods and auction prizes. It is thanks to their outstanding efforts that we will be able to continue supporting the many people in need across our industry.”

Penny Moore – Chief Executive, Hospitality Action