CVHA Charity Gala Dinner
Description
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Clyde Valley Housing Association celebrates 30 years of impact with a special Charity Gala Dinner in the heart of Glasgow.
Taking place at the Radisson Blu on Thursday 22nd October 2026, this elegant event brings together colleagues, partners and supporters for a night of fine dining, entertainment and fundraising.
Guests will enjoy a drinks reception followed by a three-course gala dinner, hosted by Carol Smillie and Gary Innes. The evening will feature live music from Unison Anthems and a charity auction led by Alex Fleming, with all proceeds supporting individuals and families across our communities.
Tickets include full access to the evening programme from 6:00pm to 11:30pm.
This is a key moment in our anniversary year and an opportunity to celebrate, connect and contribute to the next chapter of our work.
Tables and individual tickets are now available.
With very many thanks to our Principal Partner
With very many thanks to our Gold sponsors
With very many thanks to our Silver sponsors
With very many thanks to our Drinks Reception sponsor
With very many thanks to our Photography sponsor
With very many thanks to our Entertainment sponsor
With very many thanks to our Production AV sponsor
With very many thanks to our Wine sponsor
With very many thanks to our Auction sponsor
With very many thanks to our Programme sponsor
Lineup
Carol Smillie
TV personality and co-host for the evening, Glaswegian Carol has hosted many TV shows such as Wheel of Fortune, Changing Rooms and Strictly Come Dancing, and has modelled for many brands.
Gary Innes
Radio personality and co-host for the evening, Gary is a Scottish musician, shinty player, composer and broadcaster. He is a founding member of Scottish folk-rock band Mànran.
Alex Fleming
Your auctioneer for the evening, Alex is one of the UK’s leading Events Host, After Dinner Speakers & Charity Auctioneers. Alex was brought up on a hill farm at Clydebank and became a livestock auctioneer.
Unison Anthems
Unison Anthems is an explosive live band combining elite musicianship, DJ energy, and stadium-style showmanship to get any crowd moving.
Maria McAveety
Maria has been a busker and performer for 10 years working mainly in the Glasgow area. She started out busking at the age of 12, juggling initially before moving on to singing and playing guitar. She is a seasoned performer at weddings, shows, gin festivals, charity events, pubs, restaurants and private events.
Agenda
- 6:00 pm
Drinks Reception
Maria McAveety will be entertaining you during the drinks reception
- 6:45 pm
Call Through to Dinner
- 7:00 pm
Welcome Address
- 7:15 pm
Dinner service
- 8:45 pm
Charity Auction
- 9:15 pm
Carol Smillie in conversation
- 10:00 pm
Dancing to high energy band Unison Anthems
- 11:30 pm
Carriages
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity