The Charlie Dallas Lancaster Basis (CDLF) is a not-for-profit charity that was arrange in honour of in style York businessman and charity fundraiser Charlie Dallas Lancaster who handed away aged 36 in 2020.

Since Charlie’s household and buddies launched the muse, it has supported a variety of psychological well being teams and organisations within the York space together with Menfulness and Youngminds.

Practically 250 individuals gathered at York Racecourse for this yr’s occasion which was as soon as once more sponsored by York-based housebuilder Persimmon elevating £24,000 for psychological well being charities and help companies.

“Nearly all of the funds now we have raised will probably be used to help our boards which signpost individuals to assist, and the remainder will probably be spent on our third events which give counselling and assist on to individuals in want.”

Scott Waters, managing director for Persimmon Houses Yorkshire, stated: “Charlie was a preferred, well-known determine within the native enterprise group in addition to an lively fundraiser himself.

“Since his tragic passing, Charlie’s household and buddies have finished an unbelievable job in serving to elevate consciousness of psychological well being, fundraising and supporting charities within the area.

“As a York firm we’re particularly proud to have as soon as once more sponsored this improbable occasion which helps elevate cash for the CDLF’s work supporting psychological well being charities and companies throughout the town.”

Victoria Taylor, Charlie’s sister, centre, on the awards evening (Picture: Provided)