Guildford Philanthropy’s Corporate Ambassador Evening at Chilworth Manor Vineyard.

With my feet still a little weary from the Wine Walk the previous weekend I returned to one of the vineyards, Chilworth Manor,  for Guildford Philanthropy’s Corporate Ambassador evening. It was a glorious balmy evening and Sir Graham and Mia Wrigley, were the most gracious hosts. We were all able to sample the three types of wine they produce and we heard about the history of the vineyard and the growing techniques. I stepped down as Chair of Guildford Philanthropy earlier this year, although I remain on the Panel, and my successor, Nikki Ackerley, informed all present of the grants that had been awarded this year due to the generous donations made by our Corporate Ambassadors. To emphasise the impact of their contributions, Rob Kelly, from Home Start related how the grant of £9,900 made at the end of last year had helped a number of local families. Guildford Philanthropy, since it started the initiative six years ago, has welcomed 45 local businesses to join its Corporate Ambassador programme, and it has developed into a strong business networking club, meeting four times a year, as well as a force for good in the local community. If you want to know more about the Club, and how to join, information can be found  here https://guildfordphilanthropy.org.uk/corporate-ambassadors/ A huge thank you to Graham and Mia, their team Nik Badain, Helen Harber and (on her first event!) Emma Biggin; also thanks to Surrey Hills Wood Fired Pizza for the delicious canapes. It was definitely more pleasurable not having to walk all the way to the vineyard, however, I had promised Graham I would turn up in my full court dress as a thank you for the hospitality and I had not banked on 25 degrees of heat!