£17,420 Raised in Esplanade 3rd Black Tie Gala

Esplanade Black Tie Charity Gala 2018

An incredible £17,420 was raised for Isle of Wight charities at the Esplanade Black Tie Charity Gala.

Held at Gurnard Pines on 30th September, and attended by 160 guests, it was the third gala hosted by the Cowes car dealership.

The food was provided by top chef Robert Thompson, and the entertainment by a DJ and live band The Rockafellas.

Isle of Wight businesses donated raffle prizes and auction lots — with a dinner for ten, cooked by Robert in the winner's home, raising £2,900.

In the last three years, the event has raised £45,470 for Isle of Wight charities.

This year, the money will go to three good causes — the Isle of Wight Sports Foundation, Daisy Chains and KissyPuppy.