First Minister attends 40th anniversary business dinner
Following the harsh funding cuts in Aberdeen this year the First Minister for Scotland was last night showing his support for one of the causes affected. The Rt Hon Alex Salmond addressed an audience of business leaders at the Cyrenians' 40th anniversary business dinner.
The 40th anniversary dinner was attended by companies and individuals from across the city and shire including 10 individuals from one of Scotland's most successful networking business groups: BNI Bravo, which is based in Aberdeen.
The event is the first that the organisation has held since the cuts were announced and it raised around £20,000 on the night which will contribute to the organisation's work with vulnerable local people who are experiencing homelessness. Beginning as a small soup run in 1968 the Cyrenians has grown to support around 2,500 people every year. 2008 marks their 40th year of providing this support.
The Cyrenians' Fundraising Manager Amy Grant said "Last night's even was fantastic! The guests seemed to really enjoy themselves and it was a real pleasure to have the First Minister there. I am delighted that the event raised £20,000."
The event was also supported by Jenna Cameron, a young singer who entertained guests during the drinks reception with a selection of ballads.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
The Cyrenians: Amy S Grant, Fundraising & Communications Manager- 01224 572877 or 07766 954 923 out-with office hours. amy.grant@aberdeen-cyrenians.org
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Rod Leach, General Manager, Number 1 Restaurant, Aberdeen: "I was delighted to offer an auction item at the 2008 business dinner and very pleased it raised so much. It is rewarding to see such a commedable charity raise as much as it did on what was a very successful, well organised evening".