Sequins sparkled, flares twirled and the dancefloor was packed on Saturday night as The Archie Foundation’s 2025 Disco Ball raised an impressive £36,610 for children and families across the North of Scotland.
Held at Aberdeen’s Chester Hotel and attended by around 250 guests, the retro-themed evening saw partygoers boogie through the decades in celebration of the charity’s 25th anniversary year.
The glitzy fundraiser was headlined once again by industrial services firm TEXO, a long-time supporter of the charity.
With auction bids flying and raffle tickets snapped up, attendees didn’t just bring their dance moves, they brought their generosity.
“This is one of our biggest and most important fundraising events,” said Sarah Pirie, project co-ordinator at The Archie Foundation.
“We are thrilled with the amount raised and so grateful to everyone who came along, donated, and danced the night away.”
The annual ball has quickly become a fixture in the charity’s calendar, and this third instalment further cements its place as a highlight of the fundraising year.
Behind the scenes, the event was brought to life by a dedicated team including Archie patron and illustrator Johanna Basford, trustees Holly Milne and Irene Anderson, and Angela Hill, mum to six-year-old Georgia, who has received support from the foundation.
Funds raised will directly support a range of vital services provided by The Archie Foundation, including its Family Centre at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, which allows parents to stay close to their children during hospital stays.
“We help with everything from overnight accommodation and emergency financial support to bereavement counselling and hospital play services,” added Sarah Pirie.
“Just £30 funds a play session with our inpatient team.
“And £10,000 allows us to run our Neonatal Counselling Service for an entire year.
“Every penny truly matters.”
The Archie Foundation’s work stretches across Aberdeen, Inverness, Elgin and Dundee, aiming to ensure that every baby and child in the region has equal access to world-class healthcare and support when facing life’s most difficult moments.
With disco lights still fading and ABBA lyrics still echoing, the message from the charity is clear: support like this saves lives, lifts spirits and keeps families close when they need it most.
