CHILDREN’S charity Rockinghorse is organising an evening of glitz and glamour at The Grand Hotel in Brighton.

Rockinghorse is best known as the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton.

It also supports the neighbouring Trevor Mann Baby Unit and the Special Care Baby Unit in Haywards Heath as well as several other paediatric services and children’s centres in Sussex.

The charity raises money for life-saving and cutting-edge medical equipment and ensuring that children and babies are treated in an environment better suited to their needs.

Now in its 51st year, Rockinghorse continues to provide vital fundraising support to centres and services across the county.

Having raised £115,000 at its gala ball last year, the charity hopes to once again raise awareness of its vital work in the community and make a real difference to some deserving causes.

Ryan Heal, Chief Executive at Rockinghorse, said: “Our charity ball is a fantastic opportunity for supporters to come together to enjoy a night of fun and fundraising – together we can make a real difference to the lives of sick children and babies in Sussex.

“I’d like to thank our headline sponsors DMH Stallard for coming on board this year, and to our co-sponsors The Grand Brighton, Cardens Accountants, Gap Solutions, Potter Raper Partnership and City Cabs Brighton for their wonderful support.”

Tickets for The Rockinghorse Ball on Saturday October 13 are priced at £85 per person or a table of 10 is £800.

To book or for more information, call Rockinghorse on 01273 330044 or email hannah.seltzer@rockinghorse.org.uk

Rockinghorse does not receive any government funding.