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# £200,000 raised at Terrence Higgins Trust’s 40th anniversary gala
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/200000-raised-at-terrence-higgins-trusts-40th-anniversary-gala/
- Published: 2022-10-07T11:24:02.000Z
- Updated: 2022-10-07T11:24:02.000Z
- Description: Throughout the evening, guests heard of the incredible advances that have been made in HIV treatment, prevention and care.
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News, fundraising, HIV, Jake Shears, Sexual Health, Terrence Higgins Trust, THT

***Pic: Jake Shears performs. Photo by Piers Allardyce and Antonio Salgado***

On **Thursday, September 15**, HIV/sexual health charity **Terrence Higgins Trust** (THT) was joined by friends, supporters and celebrities to celebrate their [40th anniversary](https://www.tht.org.uk/our-work/our-campaigns/40th-anniversary?ref=scenemag.co.uk) with a star-studded gala at the **Old Royal Naval College** in Greenwich.

After a reception on the stunning **Colonnades**, guests entered the spectacular **Painted Hall**, where they were welcomed by host for the night **Stephen K Amos**, who regaled guests with stories from his personal history with the charity and thanked many of our VIP guests from the stage. Stars included **Sinitta**, **Claire Sweeney**, **Emile Sande**, **Dan Gillespie Sells** and many more.

With performances from **Charlie Condou** who delivered a moving monologue from **Martin Sherman**’s *Gently Down the Stream*, as well as drag royalty **Cheryl Hole** and **Karla Bear**, guests were treated to a feast of entertainment and glamour which culminated in a phenomenal and energetic performance from **Jake Shears**, lead vocalist of **The Scissor Sisters**.

Throughout the evening, guests heard of the incredible advances that have been made in HIV treatment, prevention and care. Broadcaster **Adele Roberts** hosted an inspiring conversation with THT’s ***Positive Voices*** speakers, **Oli Brown** and **Sue Hunter**, who talked of their experiences challenging stigma and discrimination.

THT said: “We’re delighted to announce that our gala raised over £200,000, which will support our mission of ending new cases of HIV and supporting all those living with HIV.

“Our heartfelt gratitude and thanks each and every guest, everyone who donated a prize, to our wonderful performer and to our super volunteer for making the evening such a success and special thanks to jewellery designer, **Robert Tateossian**, who created a bespoke pin badge sold to our guests on the night.

“Watch this space for more [special events](https://www.tht.org.uk/take-action/fundraising/special-events?ref=scenemag.co.uk) announcements soon!”