23/11/2011
Kent charity, The Caldecott Foundation hosted signature event of its Centenary Appeal – a black-tie dinner and art auction on November 16th at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London raising £35,000 towards the £750,000 centenary target.
The prestigious event marks the 100 year anniversary of the charity and was hosted by ex-Director of Christies Fine Art Auctions, Terence Rodrigues. The auction included 50 works donated by sought-after artists such as Ken Howard, Anthea Craigmyle and Ernesto Canovas, as well as work donated by Kent artists Graham Clark, Vic Reeves, Karl Terry and Rudi Vizi. It also included stunning modern art from children currently at The Caldecott Foundation.
Sam Scott, head of Fundraising said: “It was fitting to stage the 100th birthday celebration in such elegant surroundings. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of London and Kent artists in contributing such a range of stunning works. It was wonderful to welcome so many of Caldecott’s friends and supporters to mark the centenary together and to be able to represent the children with their personal and beautiful art work.”
The charity had appealed to galleries and artists in London and Kent including conceptual artist Lorrain Mailer who donated a piece of art entitled ‘march to the house of hearts’ taking inspiration from Alice in Wonderland and the conflict and confusion of being a child.
Lorrain comments “The Caldecott Foundation struck a chord with my own sentiments of child neglect and I wanted the art to reflect the fact that this problem isn’t exclusive to low-income families. I hope it appeals to those on the night who may empathise with the lack of nurturing many children grow up with, regardless of their background.”
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Notes to Editors:
The honourable society of Lincoln’s Inn is an active and thriving society of lawyers with a long history, situated in a tranquil enclave of 11 acres in central London. The Caldecott Foundation, based at Smeeth, near Ashford, provides residential care for children aged 5-16 in warm and welcoming homes, with primary and secondary education in the Foundation’s own school and therapies to maximise each individual’s life chances.
The Caldecott Foundation cares for the most vulnerable children in the UK who have suffered cruelty and neglect. It helps children build brighter futures and in 2011 celebrates its Centenary. To mark this special year, they have launched a Centenary Appeal. During 2011, they are aiming to raise £750,000 for projects such as a vocational training unit to help the older children in their care learn skills such as car mechanics, hair and beauty and horticulture. By developing this provision they will arm these young people with the qualifications and confidence they need to succeed.
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