Gilson Gray's charity GRACE banquet raises £100,000

A fundraising night hosted by legal firm Gilson Gray has raised more than £100,000 for two children's hospital charities.

The firm's annual GRACE banquet at Prestonfield House, Edinburgh raised gross funds of £102,046 for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity and Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.

Support for the night included many of the country’s leading brands, sportspersons and individuals including Arnold Clark, Ryder Cup player Ronan Rafferty, Sally Gray OBE, James Thomson OBE of Prestonfield House, and accredited chef Roy Brett of Ondine.

Gilson Gray has been working with various children's charities since it launched in 2014, with the money raised going towards funding a range of items and activities to improve the lives of children going through hospital treatment or challenging times.

Managing partner Glen Gilson commented: “It is a privilege to host an event like the GRACE banquet to raise funds to help children undergoing hospital treatment in both Glasgow and Edinburgh. This is certainly one of the most important activities of our business year.

“Many of our team at Gilson Gray, along with a lot of our clients and contacts have had their lives touched by the amazing work of both charities. We are extremely proud that we can assist in some small way.

“We are so grateful to all those who bought tables and donated so generously.. This was our most successful GRACE Banquet yet."