I was delighted to sponsor an event celebrating Fringe Care Fest and the inaugural Charlie Awards, recognising the care homes, staff and residents who make this fantastic initiative so special.

Launched by the Edinburgh Interfaith Association in 2022, Fringe Care Fest brings live Edinburgh Festival Fringe performances directly into care homes, ensuring that older people and those unable to attend the festival can still enjoy everything it has to offer.

The evening, brilliantly compered by Grant Stott, included the premiere of Life Goes On, a film about the Care Fest, alongside contributions from director Sabine Klaus-Carter, Professor Anne Hendry and my wonderful colleague Alison Thewliss. We also enjoyed a fantastic performance from Lady Phoenix.

A massive thank you to my friend Joe Goldblatt, Co-Chair of the Edinburgh Interfaith Association, for asking me to sponsor this amazing and successful event.

Congratulations to everyone involved, and I’m already looking forward to next year!