Claire Sweeney looks super svelte as she leads glam celeb red carpet at charity bash

A galaxy of stars descended on Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel for the Sedulo Foundation’s annual Colour Ball on Thursday night. The event was a gathering of celebrities, supporters and business leaders, all united in their mission to raise crucial funds for children and young people living in poverty.

Claire Sweeney, Coronation Street actress and proud Liverpudlian, took on the role of host for the evening. She was joined by a plethora of famous faces including football legend Jamie Carragher and TV favourites such as Linda Robson, Dr Ranj, Real Housewives of Cheshire stars Seema Malhotra and Leanne Brown, and Nermina Pieters-Mekic.

Fashion guru and DJ Gok Wan led the entertainment, with UK Garage stars Lisa Maffia and Romeo, of So Solid Crew, delivering a roof-raising performance. The event was orchestrated by national advisory firm Sedulo, which boasts offices in Manchester, Liverpool, London, Leeds and Birmingham. The Colour Ball is a fundraising initiative for the firm’s charitable arm, The Sedulo Foundation.

Last year’s ball raised £200,000. This year’s total exceeded that, making it the biggest event yet for the foundation with a huge £223,000 raised on the night.

Since its inception in 2022, the Sedulo Foundation has supported over 2,000 young people. Its initiatives include providing school equipment, sanitary products, and Christmas gifts for those in need, as well as creating employment opportunities for young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This year’s event also marked the launch of Fresh Starts, a new initiative providing hygiene kits, everyday wear, and interview-ready outfits for young people entering adulthood.

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Gok Wan provided the entertainment

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It was an evening of glamour

Seema and Nermina looked sensational as they posed for a selfie

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The annual event raises thousands for charity

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Liam Smith and Paul Smith

The event raises thousands for the Sedulo Foundation

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