2025

Charity
GALA DINNER
9th October 2025
7pm – 11pm

The Event
Join us for an elegant evening in support of our cause. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal in the company of local business owners and influential figures who share our commitment to keeping children happy, healthy, and active. This special night promises meaningful connections, inspiring conversations, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in our community.

HARLAXTON MANOR
Steeped in unique architectural history, Harlaxton Manor’s spectacular architecture combines Gothic, Jacobethan, and Baroque styles, creating an unforgettable and dramatic experience.

Tickets and guests
Tickets are priced at £75 per person. As a registered charity we are incredibly grateful to our friends and supporters who purchase a ticket. All income raised is used to cover the costs of hosting the event and helping us continue our mission.

Drinks Reception
The evening begins with a welcome drinks reception in the impressive Great Hall.

Dinner
A two-course dinner with wine. The menu is curated by the talented chefs at Harlaxton Manor ensuring guests enjoy a variety of dishes followed by tea and coffee.
SPECIAL GUESTS

Join us for an evening hosted by inspire+ Patron, Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam.
The Gala Dinner will celebrate sporting excellence and community impact, featuring inspiring special guests who will share their remarkable journeys. Expect a night of celebration, stories, and inspiration.
With the presence of local Olympic and Paralympic athletes

Freya Colbert
Swimmer Freya Colbert, the 2024 World Championship gold medallist in the 400 metres individual medley and a Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, will be present. She competed at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, finishing fourth in the final of the women’s 400m individual medley. Freya comes from Grantham and, whilst at school, she was an inspire+ Bronze Ambassador, attended the inspire+ Mini Olympics, and was also part of the inspire+ Gifted and Talented programme.

Ed Lowe
Ed Lowe is a British track cyclist specialising in sprint events. Originally from Stamford, he began his cycling journey in club cycling before joining the GB Cycling Team apprenticeship at 15. As a junior, he became European Champion in the team sprint and has since won national team sprint titles in 2023 and 2024, as well as earning medals at the Nations Cup. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ed helped Great Britain win silver in the team sprint. Whilst at school, he was an inspire+ Bronze Young Ambassador, took part in the inspire+ Gifted and Talented programme, and attended their flagship event, the inspire+ Mini Olympics.
Tickets are now available for purchase

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Our mission
Healthy Happy Active Young People
