Sunday, 3rd September 2023, saw the 11th annual, London Irish Vintage Charity Day held at Tir Chonaill Park, organised by The London Irish Vintage Club.
Kelly Group was delighted to support this year’s event, which since its inception in 2011, has raised an incredible £852,000 for good causes (excluding 2023).
The goal of this charity day is to raise awareness and vital funds for local charitable causes and amplify the tireless, hard work each foundation does to give back to the community. Each year sees four charities nominated that support local communities within the surrounding area and donations are split equally to support each important cause. This year’s charity day has supported: Aisling Centre, BIAS, St Joseph’s Hospice and Wetwheels (Hamble).
The day saw an excellent line-up of artists entertaining attendees throughout the day including Tom Power, Hungry Grass, Slim Attraction and the Irish country music sensation – Derek Ryan.
Organiser Brendan ‘Tiny’ Vaughan extended his thanks to the Irish community for all their generous support over the past 10 years.
He said: “It very much is a team effort and the LIVC was thankful to all the companies and individuals who came together to make the event possible.”
The Group was delighted to host this year’s event sponsors, artists, and guests within our Kelly Group hospitality bar and Family Fun Day activities, positioned adjacent to the main stage and welcomed hundreds of guests throughout the day. The setup featured a 6-meter vintage bar, a beer garden, circus tent with entertainment throughout the day, a magician, food trucks, inflatable games, mini digger experience, our 1983 CF 250 Bedford van and many more activities. During the evening, The Hungry Grass band and Slim Attractions provided excellent entertainment for our guests with a private performance inside our Kelly Group Sponsor’s Bar.
Watch our London Irish Vintage Day / Kelly’s Family Fun Day wrap-up video below.
This Year’s Supported Charities
St Joseph’s Hospice
Founded by a Kerry priest, and the Sisters Charity in 1905, St Joseph’s Hospice serves East London and the City. It has been at the forefront of hospice and palliative care for over a century and is the oldest hospice in England to have remained within its founding framework.
There are plenty of volunteer opportunities from retail to bereavement support, to drivers or fundraising. See their website for more information. View Here
BIAS (Brent Irish Advisory Service)
The Brent Irish Advisory Service celebrates it’s 45th anniversary this year. It was set up in 1978 as a response to the welfare needs of the Irish community, the largest immigration community in London. Their aim is to work towards improving the quality of life of Irish people and people of Irish heritage.
The organisation runs two weekly active ageing clubs which helps to reduce isolation and improve the health of older Irish. They also provide advice and information on Tuesday and Thursday. See their website for more information. View Here
Wetwheels (Hamble)
Wetwheels offers a unique opportunity for disabled and disadvantaged participants of all ages, including those with multiple profound and complex impairments access to the water. The boat is specially designed to allow participants of all disabilities the opportunity to drive the boat including wheelchair users. Part of the Wetwheels family, Wetwheels Hamble was established in 2016 and takes out over 2000 participants annually.
See their website for more information. View Here
Aisling Centre
Established in Enniskillen in 1990, the Aisling Centre is dedicated to the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing. Aisling means ‘dream’ or ‘vision’ in Irish and the dream is realised through the provision of a safe space where people can find hope and healing at difficult times in their lives.
See their website for more information. View Here
Kelly Group is proud to support The London Irish Vintage Club’s fundraising efforts and we’re very much looking forward to supporting local charities in the future.
