Shakil Rashid : From a young age charity work has always played a significant part in my life, my hero and late father, Mohammed Rashid, was an unstoppable force when it came to charity work.  Always giving whatever time and energy he could spare to those less fortunate and I’m proud to say this legacy has left its mark on me too. I have now made it my mission and passion to help better the community we live in and organise fundraising events for the charities that have touched my heart.

Our most recent events have been for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice who provide specialist palliative and neurological care for individuals facing a frightening and life-changing diagnosis, helping to support the family and friends effected too.

After losing family members and friends to cancer – I wanted to do what anything I could to help support this amazing charity and held our first fundraising event for Manorlands in 2016.

Business Community: Every year the Business Community unite in donating delicious food for the Charity event. They all show an interest when been approached and give whole heartedly. Thank you.

Performers: Our performers come from a wide range, from young people to adults, dancers to singers, who keep the audience entertained. We cannot thank them enough for sacrificing their time to make the night successful.

Audience: The audience are the bread and butter of the Charity night from entering the venue to leaving; they show their generosity by making donations throughout the evening from purchasing raffle tickets and making financial donations.

Volunteers: Volunteers play a large and vital role in making the Charity event manageable and successful, coming together from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, travelling from as far as London, Scotland, Nottingham, Ramsbottom as well as locally based people.