Centre 56 Event raises a fantastic £11,000 in one night

More than 100 glamorous guests sipped champagne and enjoyed a sumptuous meal prepared by the Michelin starred chef at hip Liverpool eatery 60 Hope Street on the 29th April.

The event, sponsored by the Royal Mail, was organized by Charities Trust and Time4Woman to raise funds for the Liverpool Refuge for women and their children Centre 56.

For the past 25 years Centre 56 has provided accommodation and support for women and children in Liverpool fleeing domestic violence. The event, which was organised by Charities Trust, is seeking to raise £70,000 for the Centre in order to enable the Children’s staffed nursery to continue supporting the women and their children which is in danger of closing down and also replace bedding, furniture which are all in need of replacing.

It is home to 19 women and their families and provides support and therapy to help them rebuild their lives.

Last night guests including former Brookside star Alexandra Fletcher were treated to a fashion show by designer boutique Cricket with hair and beauty by Barbara Daly.

Ladies were also invited to bring along an item of designer fashion they no longer use to be auctioned off on refashionable.com to raise money for the charity.

A moving DVD detailing the work of Centre 56 was shown on the night, which was also attended by two of the women who have been helped to get their lives back on track by the Centre.

Children living at Centre 56 also prepared special cards for all the guests thanking them for their support.

Anyone wishing to support the Centre with donations or Gifts in Kind can visit www.centre56.org.uk or for more information about Charities Trust email centre56@charitiestrust.org.