Dinner and dance event raises £121,200 for spinal injuries charity

A charity dinner dance in Glasgow has raised more than £121,200 for spinal injury survivors.

Digby Brown’s annual Winter Dinner Dance for Spinal Injuries Scotland (SIS) saw more than 520 people attend the event at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Friday 7 November.

Hosted by broadcaster Des Clarke, attendees enjoyed a live band, games and a performance from mind reader David Zambuka.

The sum was raised at the 22nd annual event through table sales and fundraising activities including a tombola, casino and raffle.

Chris Stewart, partner and head of Digby Brown’s serious injury department, said: “We’re immensely proud of our long-standing partnership with Spinal Injuries Scotland and of the difference this continued support helps make to people and families affected by spinal injury across Scotland.

“To be able to say in year 22 of the Dinner Dance that we have, once again, raised a record-breaking total is a true testament to the enthusiasm, generosity and kindness of guests even after all this time.”

“A huge thank you to everyone involved, from those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to our brilliant host Des Clarke and the mesmerising David Zambuka, who kept us all captivated with his mind-boggling performance throughout the night.”

The digital auction raised more than £16,000, which organisers described as an all-time high for the event, via items including a signed Manchester United 2025/26 home shirt and four-ball at one of Gleneagles’ three championship golf courses.

Other auction items included luxury getaway packages, tickets to see comedian Peter Kay and Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, and a driving experience at the Porsche Tracks at Silverstone Experience Centre.

The most successful listing was a diamond necklace from Chisholm Hunter which fetched £1,000.