Our St. Patrick’s Lunch Raises a Record-Breaking £84,000
We’re incredibly proud to share that our annual St. Patrick’s Lunch, held at Kings Place on 14 March, raised a record-breaking £84,000 for Hospitality Action and The London Irish Centre.
This year’s total surpassed last year’s £70,000 and brings the overall amount raised since the lunch began in 2019 to £272,000. It’s a milestone moment for an event that has become a firm fixture in our calendar and a powerful expression of what community means to us at Green & Fortune.
More than 230 guests from across the hospitality industry and the Irish community in London came together for a lively afternoon of fundraising, connection and celebration. The event featured a live auction, raffle, online auction and a Cheltenham Gold Cup sweepstake, all supported with characteristic generosity by our guests and partners.
Live music set the tone for the day, creating an atmosphere that was joyful, inclusive and unmistakably celebratory — a reflection of both St. Patrick’s Day and the spirit of the communities we were proud to support.
A Cause Close to Our Hearts
Reflecting on the day, our Founder and CEO John Nugent said:
“This lunch is about more than just fundraising. It’s about bringing people together, celebrating our community and making a real difference. The generosity of our guests and supporters continues to inspire us, and we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together.”
Hospitality Action and The London Irish Centre both play vital roles in supporting individuals and communities, and we’re honoured to contribute to their work through an event that combines meaningful fundraising with memorable hospitality.
Looking Ahead
Each year, the St. Patrick’s Lunch reminds us of the power of coming together — not only to celebrate, but to support one another. Reaching this new fundraising milestone is something we’re hugely proud of, and it wouldn’t be possible without the continued support of our guests, partners and the wider hospitality community.
We’re already looking forward to building on this success in the years to come.
