# Retail Trust London Ball raises over £1 million

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2012/01/31/retail-trust-london-ball-raises-over-1-million/
- Published: 2012-01-31T14:33:11+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Retail Trust London Ball has raised over £1 million in a single evening for 
Retail Trust, the charity which supports people in retail.

The event was attended by retail leaders including Arcadia Group owner Sir Philip
Green, M&S CEO Marc Bolland, ASOS CEO Nick Robertson, Jaeger Chairman Harold Tillman,
and Debenhams CEO Michael Sharp.

The total consisted of personal pledges, including £190,000 from Sir Philip Green,
and corporate contributions from highstreet brands: Arcadia for example donated 
£100,000.

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Reach year Retail Trust provides grants and services of approximately £1.5 million
to people who are working in or have worked in the retail industry or associated
businesses.

www.retailtrust.org.uk

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