SAS Evening with Robin Horsfall: A Gala Fundraising Banquet
SAS Evening with Robin Horsfall: A Gala Fundraising Banquet
The Worshipful Company of Constructors recently hosted an exclusive and memorable event, the SAS Evening with Robin Horsfall, on Monday, May 13, at the historic Trinity House. This elegant Gala Fundraising Banquet featured a captivating address by distinguished guest Robin Horsfall, a motivational speaker with a remarkable history as a boy soldier, paratrooper, SAS soldier, and frontline veteran of five wars.
The evening was a triumph of charitable fundraising, supporting causes such as The City of London, Education and Training Scholarships, Armed Forces, Constructing our Future, and the Relief of Hardship. The event underscored the Constructors’ commitment to philanthropy and community support.
The banquet was attended by a host of distinguished guests, including headline sponsor Azad Ayub Limited and drinks reception sponsor Considerate Constructors Scheme, represented by Amit O., Kevin Hutchinson, George Faulkner, and Frederick Ortiz. The Music String Quartet Sponsor table featured notable attendees such as Senior Court Assistant Andrew Hornby, Middle Warden Henry Lamb, Constructors Clerk Kim Tyrrell, and Past Master Douglas Barrat.
Various esteemed organisations sponsored tables, contributing to the event’s success. Admiral Scaffolding Group, represented by Terry Withers, and Edwin Coe LLP, represented by Brenna Baye, were among the sponsors. Their guests included Vice President of RICS Justin Sullivan, Sean McCaffrey, Honorary Court Assistant Stewart Owen, Liveryman Oliver Reutter, and Freeman Amanda Winder. Other sponsors included the Forum for the Built Environment (fbe) with David Jones and David Hutt, Invennt with Middle Warden Tim Fitch and Court Assistant Andrew Hastie, and Professor Michael Parrett Associates with Honorary Court Assistant John Sayers, Past Master Ian Mason, and Freeman Matthew Ellams.
Menu sponsors also played a vital role in the evening’s success. Combined Military Services Museum (CMSM), represented by Dr. Richard Joseph Wooldridge and Senior Warden Deborah Pullen MBE, and Storey Consulting UK, represented by Freeman Tom Storey and guest Paul Flexney-Briscoe, contributed to the night’s exquisite culinary experience.
The Gala Fundraising Banquet was a resounding success, fostering camaraderie, celebrating achievements, and raising significant funds for worthy causes. The Worshipful Company of Constructors looks forward to continuing its tradition of charitable giving and community support in the years to come.
