A CARPET company's annual charity ball has paid off, raising £13,000 on the night, and with donations still rolling in.
The Washington-based Storey Carpets held the event at the Newcastle-Gateshead Hilton, to raise money in aid of the Children's Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF).
A charity auction provided a chance for everyone to let their hair down, and raise money for charity.
Simon Heptinstall, chief executive of Storey Carpets, said: "So many people have given up their time to make the event really special, and it's lovely to see that it's all paid off. Every year, I'm thrilled that such an enjoyable night raises so much money for a great cause and am delighted that our suppliers are always so keen to attend and pledge their support to the CLDF."
Storey Carpets contributes to charity in other ways. In September, a team of Storey's employees completed a coast-to-coast bike ride in aid of the CLDF and raised more than £3,000.
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