Join us at Thrive 2026 for a night of celebration, awards, and good vibes in person!

✨ THE 2ND ANNUAL THRIVE EXPERIENCE — GALA & AWARDS NIGHT 2026 ✨

Presented by Holding Hands NE

Celebrating Women · Welcoming Men · Empowering Communities

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📅 Saturday, 19 September 2026

🕕 6:00 PM — Red Carpet & Welcome Drinks

📍 Grand Hotel Sunderland, Queens Parade, Seaburn, Sunderland SR6 8DB

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, recognition and connection — where inspiring leaders, changemakers and community champions come together under one roof.

The Thrive Experience is back, and this year we are going bigger, bolder and more beautiful than ever. Whether you are a woman who has overcome incredible odds, a community leader quietly changing lives, or someone who simply believes in the power of people — this night is for you.

🏆 WHAT TO EXPECT

🥇 Awards — Celebrating the remarkable women and community champions making a difference across the North East

🎤 Speakers — Inspiring voices sharing stories of resilience, empowerment and change

🍽️ Dinner — A gorgeous sit-down dinner in the stunning Grand Hotel Sunderland

🤝 Networking — Connect with like-minded leaders, professionals and community changemakers

🎵 Music & Entertainment — A night to remember, from the red carpet to the last song

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🎟️ TICKETS

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👤 Standard Ticket — £10

Your seat at an extraordinary evening of celebration and inspiration.

👑 VIP Table — £30

Premium seating, priority service and the full VIP experience.

🎪 Round Table — £300

Book an entire table for your team, business or group. The perfect way to celebrate your people and network in style.

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💜 SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

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Want to make a difference while showcasing your brand? Sponsorship packages are available to help support places for vulnerable women and girls to attend. Your generosity could change someone's life — and put your organisation at the heart of one of the most powerful community events in the North East this year.

Contact us to find out more: info@holdinghands.org.uk

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🌟 ABOUT HOLDING HANDS NE

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Holding Hands NE is a Sunderland-based charity dedicated to Inclusion, Empowerment and Wellbeing. We support women from Black and marginalised communities to integrate, thrive and reach their full potential. The Thrive Experience is our annual celebration of the extraordinary community we have built together — and an invitation to everyone who believes that when women thrive, whole communities thrive.

Let's celebrate. Let's inspire. Let's create lasting change.

📧 info@holdinghands.org.uk

📞 07312962816

🌐 www.holdinghands.org.uk

📱 @HoldingHandsNE on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn

🎟️ Book your tickets today — spaces are limited and this one WILL sell out.

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