Fund-raising activities included an exceptional raffle with over 50 wonderful prizes, silent auction as well as a live auction hosted by Steve Speirs.

Items in the auction included, money can’t buy experiences such as Jayne Pierson, Welsh Fashion Designer, generously donating an auction prize of seats at her runway show in London Fashion Week. In addition to this Jayne Pierson, joined Sian Lloyd, patron proud of the charity and host of the event, on stage for a Q&A offering incredible insights into her career past, present and future.

The event concluded with guests were entertained by the incredible voice of Trystan Llŷr Griffiths.

The event was kindly supported by JCP Solicitors, Laings Jewellers, Pinc Sheep Media, Dynamo, LHP, Foredowel, Porshe Centre Cardiff. With Ewemoo donating table centres, Lyons Bowe Solicitors kindly sponsoring the table wine, Wickedly Welsh Chocolates once again generously donating table gifts and Pure cyber as the Entertainment sponsors.

The board were delighted to present the chosen charities with the donations of £19,000 to the Sir Gareth Edwards Cancer Charity and £10,000 to the Paul Satori Hospice at Home charity. £1,000 donated to MPCT. The formal cheque presentation took place at a drink’s reception hosted at Pyle Garden Centre.

Judith, Chair of Women in Wales said “We are overwhelmed with the generosity of our guests and supporters again this year, the success of the event is due to the hard work of our committee collaborating with business from across Wales to create an event which delivers entertainment, great company and the opportunity to be a part of supporting incredible charities”

Fundraising grant applications for the 2025 lunch are now open, applications are made via the form of the website, head across to the website to find out more information: https://womeninwales.org.uk/