The Insurance Institute of Stoke-on-Trent has raised £1,398.50 for Alice Charity at its 117th Annual President's Dinner, with the donation helping to provide 1,008 meals for local people facing hardship.
What’s new: The Insurance Institute of Stoke-on-Trent raised £1,398.50 for Alice Charity during its 117th Annual President's Dinner.
By the numbers: The donation will help feed 28 families, supporting 112 people and providing 1,008 meals.
Why it matters: The money will support Alice Charity's work helping families facing hardship across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

The Insurance Institute of Stoke-on-Trent is delighted to announce that an incredible £1,398.50 was raised for Alice Charity during the Institute's 117th Annual President's Dinner.
The funds raised will have a significant and immediate impact within the local community, helping Alice Charity provide vital support to families facing hardship across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The donation will help feed 28 families, supporting 112 people and providing 1,008 meals to those who need it most.
The evening brought together insurance professionals to celebrate the local institutes achievements while supporting an important local cause. The success of the fundraising effort reflects the generosity and commitment of everyone who attended and contributed to the event.
Heather Sheldon, CEO of Alice Charity, said:
"What an incredible evening at the 117th Annual Dinner of The Insurance Institute of Stoke-on-Trent President's Dinner. The event was a fantastic celebration of the power of partnership, shared purpose and community, bringing together people and organisations who are genuinely committed to making a difference.
At Alice Charity, we know that lasting change happens when businesses, charities and community leaders work together, and it was inspiring to spend time with so many individuals who share that commitment.
We are incredibly grateful to have been part of such a well-organised and successful evening. The connections, conversations and relationships built through events like this create opportunities to strengthen support for local children, families and communities. We value these partnerships enormously and look forward to continuing to work together to create an even greater impact across our area in the years ahead."
Grant Williams, President of The Insurance Institute of Stoke-on-Trent, added:
"I am immensely proud of the generosity shown by our members, guests, sponsors and supporters at this year's President's Dinner. Raising £1,398.50 for Alice Charity demonstrates what can be achieved when our profession comes together to support the communities we serve.
Alice Charity carries out exceptional work supporting local families through some of their most challenging circumstances, and knowing that these funds will provide 1,008 meals for 112 people across 28 families makes the achievement even more meaningful. On behalf of The Insurance Institute of Stoke-on-Trent, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who contributed towards making the evening such a success."
The Insurance Institute of Stoke-on-Trent extends its gratitude to all sponsors, attendees, donors and volunteers whose support helped make the event both memorable and impactful. The evening reinforced the importance of collaboration, community engagement and giving back to those most in need.
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