A BAFTA award-winning TV presenter was in Jersey this month to attend a lunch event which raised almost £130,000 for a local family charity.
Jane McDonald, best known for her hit show Cruising with Jane McDonald, was the guest of honour at a sold-out ladies lunch event held on Thursday 6 November in aid of Brighter Futures.
The event raised £129,888 for the local charity which supports parents, families and young people in Jersey.
Over 125 guests were welcomed to Gouray Lodge in Grouville for an afternoon of dining and entertainment, organised by the charity’s ambassadors.
Attendees were treated to performances by The Optimistic Voices and DJ Lora, and took part in a live auction.
Brighter Futures CEO Fiona Brennan said: “This was an incredible afternoon that brought together generosity, friendship and a shared belief in the importance of our work.
“We are grateful beyond words to the ambassadors for their continued commitment and for delivering yet another successful event.”
Event host Georgie Roberts added: “We’re absolutely thrilled with the outcome. It’s a privilege to support Brighter Futures and to see the community come together in such a meaningful way.
“We’re already planning for the 2026 lunch on 5 November and are taking table bookings already as we hope to continue building on this momentum.”
The annual lunch event, which took place for the sixth time this month, has raised over £500,000 in past years.