Property industry’s largest charity fundraiser goes digital as Norwood ropes in Olympia’s developer John Hitchcox.
It has raised more than £8,000,000 for Norwood to support vulnerable children and adults with special needs and now the charity’s annual property dinner is going digital at a special event with global design entrepreneur John Hitchcox and world-famous magician Dynamo, who rose to fame with his TV series Dynamo: Magician Impossible.
The free event will be made possible thanks to the loyal and continued support of lead sponsors Derwent London, Dwyer Property, General Projects, Blackstock and Savills, as well as dedicated corporate sponsors, who have supported Norwood’s Property Committee in staging the event for so many years.
The highlight of the event will be guest speaker John Hitchcox, international property entrepreneur and Chairman of YOO Capital who will discuss his latest projects, including The Lakes by YOO in the Cotswolds and the £1.3 billion regeneration of Olympia in London.
John Hitchcox’s interview will be streamed from the Olympia site, which is currently being redeveloped into a 14 acre cultural district in West London. The development will consist of two hotels, a music venue, performing art theatre, 500 sqft offices, creative studios, restaurants and 2.5 acres of public space, including newly pedestrianised streets and a roof garden.
John Hitchcox, guest speaker and chairman of YOO Capital said: “The past year has been incredibly challenging for all charities, as they have been unable to raise money through their usual channels, so it’s wonderful that we’re able to get together for this event to raise money to help Norwood continue to provide the support that these children and families rely on so much for a better quality of life.”
Also on the evening’s programme, British entertainer Dynamo will engage participants in an interactive magic performance.
The annual property event is the largest in Norwood’s calendar of corporate events, all of which have been held virtually during lockdown. As a result of the reduced calendar of activities during the pandemic, Norwood depends more than ever on its key fundraising events to help secure the £12 million in voluntary donations the charity needs in order to ensure the sustainability of its essential services.
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