A record £40,000 was raised for the Journalists' Charity at this month's London Press Club ball, up by a third on the previous year.
In a joint statement, the ball's co-chairmen, Ray Massey and Robert Jobson, said: "It was a night of many superlatives. Tables sold out in record time and there were a record number of guests, just short of 500."
Journalists' Charity chairman Laurie Upshon called it "a terrific achievement."
The fund-raising bash, which took place at the Royal Courts of Justice on 9 October, was treated to speeches from Lord Rothermere and Boris Johnson. The Countess of Wessex was guest of honour and it was hosted by Kate Silverton.
Press Club chairman Doug Wills said it was "a marvellous tribute" to the people who attended the ball that resulted in the raising of a "fantastic" £40,000 donation.
Source: London Press Club
