On 28 November 2025, Cohort 4 hosted its first ever fundraising dinner — a milestone event that brought one hundred guests together at the prestigious Belfry Hotel & Resort in North Warwickshire. It was an evening filled with warmth, generosity, community spirit, and a shared commitment to supporting some of the most vulnerable women and girls in our region.
The night began with a remarkable keynote from the Rt Hon Dame Penny Mordaunt, who delivered an energising and optimistic speech. She reminded us that even when the national mood feels heavy, there is still so much to celebrate, so much potential to unlock, and so much good being done in communities like ours. Her reflections on hope, resilience and public service resonated deeply with our guests and set the tone for the evening.
We were then treated to a lively and entertaining auction, expertly led by local celebrity auctioneer Richard Winterton. His charisma and skill kept the room buzzing as guests bid on a range of fantastic prizes generously donated by individuals, businesses and sporting organisations.
Celebrating Our Generous Sponsors
This event simply wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our incredible sponsors. We extend our heartfelt thanks to:
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O’Brien Groundwork
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Pegasus Group
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Davies Group
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MG Evans & Sons
Your backing not only helped bring this event to life but also directly supports the vital services we deliver to women experiencing disadvantage, trauma and isolation.
Thank You to Our Raffle and Auction Donors
We were overwhelmed by the generosity of those who donated items to our raffle and auction. Each contribution added excitement to the evening and helped us raise essential funds. Our sincere thanks go to:
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Tesco Atherstone
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Wishaw Country Sport
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Your Golf Travel
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Asda Tamworth
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Aston Villa FC and Shaun Darke
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Bullock End Farm
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Carol Graham
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Coventry City FC
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DP World European Golf Tour
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Drayton Manor Park
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Glen Watson and Badgers Mount Hotel
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Lorraine Kelly and Helen Addis MBE
Your kindness made a tremendous difference to the success of the night.
Gratitude to Our Event Supporters
Behind every smooth-running event lies a brilliant team of people working tirelessly. We would like to acknowledge and thank:
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The Belfry Hotel for their superb hospitality and impeccable service
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G3 Events for their professional event support
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Graham White for his invaluable assistance
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One Media Shed for capturing the evening so beautifully
Your contributions ensured everything ran seamlessly from start to finish.
A Special Touch from Our Cohort 4 Women
Each guest found a handcrafted table favour awaiting them — lovingly made by the women of Cohort 4 as a personal thank you for supporting our work. These small acts of creativity and appreciation symbolise the heart of our organisation: empowerment, community, and mutual support.
An Outstanding Result for Our Community
Thanks to the remarkable generosity of all who attended, sponsored, donated, or supported the evening, we raised over £6,500. These funds will allow us to expand our services and reach even more women across our local communities who need safety, connection, and hope.
To everyone who joined us on the night or supported the event in any way: thank you. Your kindness helps change lives — and together we achieved something truly special.
