Simpsons Inverness raise £11K for The Archie Foundation

Simpsons Inverness has raised £11,000 for The Archie Foundation through it’s annual festive ladies night. Over 300 guests attended the annual the sell-out ‘Ladies Festive Evening’, where everyone was treated to a fun night of music, cocktails, pampering, Christmas shopping, delicious festive food and more.

Simpsons, who celebrated their 25^th birthday earlier this year, kicked off the evening with guests being piped into the garden centre followed by festive songs from the Military Wives choir, which was an absolute treat for everyone.

A fantastic Evening of Celebration

Local and award-winning business Simpsons has raised £11,000 for The Archie Foundation through it’s annual festive ladies night. Over 300 guests attended the annual the sell-out ‘Ladies Festive Evening’, where everyone was treated to a fun night of music, cocktails, pampering, Christmas shopping, delicious festive food and more.

Simpsons, who celebrated their 25^th birthday earlier this year, kicked off the evening with guests being piped into the garden centre followed by festive songs from the Military Wives choir, which was an absolute treat for everyone.

Ending Simpsons Inverness 25th Birthday on a High Note

Siobhan MacBean, Marketing Manager at Simpsons Garden Centre said: “This years Festive Ladies Night for The Archie Foundation, was an evening full of festive fun, supporting a great local charity. As this is Simpsons 25^th birthday year we had some special additions to the evening which were enjoyed by the 300 ladies who came along to support.

“The Archie Foundation also celebrate their 25^th birthday this year, so this was a lovely tie in for us both.  There was such a brilliant atmosphere with everyone in fine spirits throughout the evening!

“It’s a busy time of year for everyone, so by having an evening where everyone can relax, have a pamper and enjoy chatting with friends – as well as support such an important local charity – is a great way to kick off the festive season. This event is one of the highlights of our festive calendar.

“We’re unbelievably thankful to our suppliers and the local businesses that so generously supported the event; providing welcome drinks and raffle prizes to food sampling and items for our goody bags.

“The whole team at Simpsons are proud to support the vital work done by The Archie Foundation. By raising £11,000 on the night, we hope this will help the charity support many families across the Highlands this festive season and into the new year.”

A Thanks from Archie Foundation

Neil McGregor, Archie’s business development and fundraising manager for the Highlands, said: “We are so grateful to the team at Simpson’s for organising this fantastic event, which was so generously supported and raised an incredible total.

“The proceeds from the night will support families going through the most difficult moments of their lives, whether that’s during a visit to hospital or a bereavement. All money will go directly to supporting Archie’s work across the Highlands and Islands, helping us to provide essential emotional and financial support to babies, children and their families during their most challenging times.”

Archie has helped children and families across the north of Scotland for 25 years, funding specialist roles and projects at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and, more recently, at Highland Children’s Unit at Raigmore Hospital, Tayside Children’s Hospital and Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin.

For more details about the financial, emotional and practical support provided by The Archie Foundation, click HERE