IRHH benefit from Fine Arts Champagne Reception
 Ruth Barber, Austyn Smith, John Bly |
IRHH are thrilled to learn that they are to receive over £1,000 as a result of a unique fundraising event organised by wealth management experts Austyn James Consulting Ltd of Beaconsfield. The company joined forces with London-based TAG Fine Arts, and several local artists, to stage an exhibition in its prestigious Old Town premises on 25th February. Among the 80 guests were IRHH patron and Antiques Roadshow expert John Bly and Ruth Barber, Community Fundraising Manager.
 Austyn Smith and featured artists |
Contemporary works of art on display included limited edition signed prints by Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Sir Terry Frost, Robert Ryan and Banksy. Local artists including Robin Eade and Zoe Preston were encouraged to take part in what is expected to become a regular event in the Beaconsfield social calendar.
Austyn Smith, wealth management Director at Austyn James Consulting is keen to encourage further art purchases to benefit both IRHH and the Padstones charity, another beneficiary from the event. "There was a lot of interest in the artworks from guests on the night and I am sure we will see more sales as visitors recall the items they were drawn to."
Speaking before the event, Austyn Smith stated that 'our objective is to help raise funds for two charities we know and admire, as well as providing an opportunity for Beaconsfield people to network'. In addition to the amount raised by the sale of art, several local businesses added to the donations made during the evening. If anyone wishes to view the remaining pieces of art for sale they can call TAG Fine Arts on 0207 688 8446.
IRHH would like to thank Austyn Smith for choosing to support IRHH with this event and helping to raise funds in this way.
10th March 2010
