The Clowes family, with the support of Clowes Developments, hosted a special fundraising event at Pride Park Stadium on Thursday 8th May 2025, raising £62,326.16 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Macmillan has been named Clowes Developments’ chosen charity for the year, in memory of company founder Charles Clowes, who passed away ten years ago, and their colleague Paul Turner, who died earlier this year. The company chose Macmillan because of its vital work supporting people affected by cancer across the UK.
The event, called The Charles Clowes Decade Dinner, was organised by Sarah Berry (née Clowes) to honour Charles’ legacy and launched a year-long fundraising campaign for Clowes Developments. It brought together friends, family and property industry colleagues to celebrate his life and support a good cause.
Guests enjoyed a champagne reception sponsored by O’Brien Contractors Ltd, live music from a local pianist Wil Pearson and a performance by The Function Band. Speeches were given by Clowes Development’s Managing Director Thomas Clowes, Sarah Berry and Jade Lambert from Macmillan, who spoke about the charity’s work.
Macmillan currently supports nearly 3.5 million people in the UK living with cancer, a number expected to reach 4 million by 2030. The charity helps with not just medical needs but also financial and emotional support.
Sarah Berry said: “Organising a charity dinner in honour of my dad is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and I’m incredibly proud to have finally made it happen.
“Macmillan gave our family invaluable support during an incredibly difficult period, and this event was my way of giving something back while helping others facing similar challenges.
“The evening was a beautiful celebration of community, compassion, and remembrance, I’m so grateful to everyone who attended, donated, or supported in any way. Everyone’s generosity made the night truly special and helped make a real difference.”
Through their partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, Clowes Developments aims to raise vital funds and awareness to support the charity’s essential services helping to ensure that people living with cancer across the UK receive the care, guidance and resources they need at every stage of their journey.
Jade Lambert, regional relationship fundraising manager at Macmillan Cancer Support, added: “The Charles Clowes Decade Dinner was a truly inspiring evening. I am incredibly moved by the generosity and compassion shown by everyone who attended.
“To raise over £62,000 in one night is simply phenomenal, and we cannot thank the Clowes family and Clowes Developments enough for choosing to support Macmillan in such a meaningful way.
“This donation will make a real difference to the lives of thousands of people living with cancer – helping us provide vital practical, financial, and emotional support to those who need it most. Events like this remind us of the power of community and kindness, and we are so grateful to be part of this journey in honour of Charles and Paul’s legacies.”
