08-03-2025
First grand fundraising ball to support North Yorkshire farmers
A grand fundraising ball will be held in North Yorkshire for the first time to support farmers in the county.
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) is hosting the event at Sandburn Hall, in Flaxton, on Saturday, March 29.
The RABI Ball will raise funds for the charity's work across the region.
The black-tie event, sponsored by H&H Insurance Brokers, will feature live music, a three-course meal, and wine.
Sue Baird, a committee member, said: "As the farmers' charity for the UK, it is our aim to provide support, whether financial or emotional, to as many farmers going through hardship as possible, and we want to spread the message far and wide that we are here for them.
"The RABI Ball has been held in other parts of the country to great success, and we're excited to be bringing an event like this to North Yorkshire.
"By hosting the ball, we want to raise vital funds and awareness of the work the charity does, while also allowing the local community to get together and have a great evening at the same time."
H&H Insurance Brokers, which has an office in Northallerton and operates across North Yorkshire, is the event's sponsor.
The company arranges insurance across various sectors, including agriculture, business, tourism, and hospitality.
Corinne Cooper, who leads H&H Insurance Brokers' operations in North Yorkshire and is a committee member at North Yorkshire's RABI branch, said: "As a company working across rural and agricultural communities, H&H Insurance Brokers is sensitive to the difficult times some farmers experience from time to time.
"I'm an advocate in encouraging farmers and their families to talk about any issues they have and to seek support, and I am passionate about supporting people to improve their mental wellbeing.
"The amazing work RABI does nationally is a great resource for farmers who need its support services, and we at H&H Insurance Brokers are really proud to be associated with the charity and the upcoming RABI Ball."
Tickets for the RABI Ball are available from ccooper@ by March 15.
