We are delighted to announce that Strictly for Ups ‘n’ Downs raised a phenomenal £36,000! What an incredible night!
Huge congratulations to our Strictly winners, Dylan and Megan, who were fantastic. Their dedication, energy, and passion truly shone on the dance floor, making them well-deserved champions!
Thank you to our amazing dancers
A massive thank you to all the dancers who dedicated countless hours to training, fundraising, and delivering stunning performances on the night. Your hard work and commitment made this event such a success, and we can’t thank you enough!
Gratitude to our team
This spectacular evening would not have been possible without an incredible team of people:
🧡 Wes & Alex Faulkner Clarke – for their patience and professionalism in preparing 11 novice dancers for the most nerve-wracking night of their lives!
🧡 Rosie Wighting MP – for taking time out of her busy schedule to support our charity.
🧡 Billy Lockett – for his support and taking time out of his music schedule to be part of this special event.
🧡 Emma Petit – for her knowledge, wisdom, and honesty at the judging table.
🧡 Nigel Adair – for his suave sophistication and ultimate professionalism as our host.
🧡 Mat Newman of MJN Events – for delivering BBC-standard production that truly elevated the evening.
🧡 Hair by Emily – ensuring not a single hair was out of place!
🧡 Big Bopper Entertainment – for providing the mandatory tunes and capturing fabulous photos (check out their Facebook page for more!)
🧡 Steve Grass – for eight weeks of dedicated practice and a massive fundraising effort.
🧡 Our incredible volunteers – for looking after our audience and dancers so well throughout the event.
🧡 Chris & Karen Smith – for their vision, passion, and dedication in making this entire event a reality!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported, danced, donated, and cheered – this night was truly special because of you! Your generosity and enthusiasm continue to make a real difference in the lives of those we support.
