Safeguarding communities and supporting friends, family, and colleagues was the focus of a sold-out gala in Aberdeen, hosted by corporate mental health and wellbeing consultancy, IntrospeXion.
On Thursday, March 19, IntrospeXion welcomed over 340 guests to Ardoe House Hotel & Spa in Aberdeen for a sold-out gala. This inaugural event celebrated the company's first year in business and raised over £61,000 for local cancer support centre, Maggie’s Aberdeen.
These funds will directly support several of the Aberdeen centre’s goals, as the Maggie’s charity group celebrates its 30th anniversary. Throughout the evening, attending guests heard the impact that Maggie’s Aberdeen has made from key speakers Richard Stewart, Maggie’s Aberdeen Centre Fundraising Manager, and Craig Wilson, also known as the Kilted Chef, who himself has experienced the services that Maggie’s Aberdeen provide.
Shabnum Hanif
In between key speakers, the event featured a variety of entertainment, including Emeli Sandé. The multi-Brit Award-winning singer returned to her North-east roots to perform an exclusive set to Gala’s guests.
As well as fundraising for one of the North-east's most recognised support services, the evening provided IntrospeXion Founder and Managing Director Shabnum Hanif the opportunity to thank and celebrate the connections who have supported her journey thus far, with several key collaborators, partners, and benefactors in the room.
Launching in October 2024, IntrospeXion has provided support services, including crisis management, corporate counselling, drop-in clinics, wellbeing audits, and leadership coaching to high-risk working environments. Over the last 18 months, IntrospeXion’s qualified psychology team has worked closely with the energy industry, including delivering support on remote vessels and offshore rigs.
Richard Stewart
Speaking on the night, Shabnum commented: “Community is at the heart of everything we do and is the reason why we are here tonight. Looking around the room, everyone here is proof of that. Building communities starts with us.
We have been incredibly lucky to work with and support many of the businesses and individuals joining us here tonight. Their trust in the IntrospeXion mission over the last 18 months has helped establish our services as a vital resource for high-pressure industries, where support is needed now more than ever.
We go offshore. We go to remote areas. We go to the places where people need a safe space to talk, get help, and experience the power of being seen and heard without fear or judgement. This is the power of knowing that none of us are here to deal with lives challenges alone.”