The event, held in collaboration with Variety, the Children's Charity, and The Kartik Prabhu Foundation, raised significant funds to empower young people through essential support and resources. Taking place at the Hilton London Syon Park, the elegant gathering brought together leading figures from the corporate, community, and entertainment sectors, including representatives from Sutherland, ICICI Bank, Asian Voice, Data Inc, Hindustan Institute of Technology, Envision Consultants, Technology Transformation Group, and more.
It was a unique evening celebrating the richness of Diwali, philanthropy, and community spirit. The London Diwali Ball featured an impressive lineup of performances, including a colourful Bollywood dance showcase by Bollywood Dance School and a stand-up comedy act from the acclaimed comedian Anuvab Pal. Guests enjoyed live music from Navin Kundra, along with beats from DJ Krash of Divine Musiq. The keynote address, delivered by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, brought inspiration and warmth. The event was expertly hosted by Anushka Arora from Sunrise Radio and catered by Ragasaan.
"We were overwhelmed by the support from corporates and attendees," said Anjanish Shekhar, Chairman of Inochi. "The event celebrated Diwali in all its diverse splendour and embodied the spirit of inclusion and solidarity. Inochi’s mission is to Celebrate Life, Give Hope, and with the proceeds going to Variety, the Children's Charity and The Kartik Prabhu Foundation, we can ensure that more disabled children and young people receive the equipment, support, and opportunities they need for a brighter future.”
Laurence Guinness, CEO Variety, the Children's Charity added: “We were delighted to have partnered with Inochi on such a prestigious event that brought together diverse audiences around Diwali’s themes of light, hope, and kindness, while directly furthering the positive impact Variety brings to the lives of disadvantaged children.”
“We are deeply grateful to be a part of this impactful event,” said Tushar Prabhu, Chairman of the Kartik Prabhu Foundation. “ The funds raised at the London Diwali Ball will significantly bolster our educational initiatives, particularly the Access Interns programme. This initiative is dedicated to creating employment pathways for disabled young people in the property and infrastructure sector, addressing the stark employment gap faced by disabled individuals in the UK. By providing internship opportunities, Access Interns helps these young people build an independent future while offering employers a valuable insight into the realities of disability in the workplace. Through this support, we can empower the next generation to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential”
“Great initiative by Inochi to act as a catalyst for community solidarity and support for disadvantaged children, loved the vision-Celebrate Life, Give Hope. Event quality, attention to detail and execution greatly exceeded our expectations. We look forward to Inochi’s next event” said Naveen Mehta, Head of Europe Business, Sutherland.
Through the success of the London Diwali Ball, Inochi has set a powerful precedent, bringing communities together in support of a shared mission to uplift and empower children in need.
