The Motor Transport Awards 2024 raise £19,000 for Transaid

On 4th September, Transaid was delighted to once again be chosen as the beneficiary charity of the Motor Transport Awards, one of the biggest events in the transport and logistics calendar.

The awards took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, hosting more than 1,200 people to celebrate the achievements of individuals and operators in the road freight industry. Celebrity hosts included Rory Bremner, presenter Rachel Riley, and comedian Alan Carr.

Thanks to the generosity of the Motor Transport team, our prize donors, and attendees, this year’s event raised an incredible £19,000.

During the night, Transaid’s Chief Executive, Caroline Barber was invited to share updates about Transaid’s road safety and access to healthcare programmes, and encouraged guests to participate in the silent auction and casino fundraising game.

The amazing prizes on offer included:

  • Two Exclusive VIP Places to the British MotoGP in Silverstone (Michelin)
  • Two tickets to the Porsche Experience Center in Silverstone (Michelin)
  • Two tickets to Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest in the Champions Club Lounge (PF Whitehead Logistics)
  • Two VIP tickets to Paul McCartney at the O2 (PF Whitehead Logistics)
  • VIP Hospitality Trip for Two to a 2024/25 Season UEFA Europa League Home Game (Hankook Tyre UK)
  • Platinum Michelin Star dining package for four at the World Darts Championship (GXO Logistics)
  • Four-ball at Gleneagles (The Malcolm Group)
  • Two-night stay at The Feathers Hotel for two (Howard Tenens Logistics)
  • Two VIP tickets to Usher at the O2 (PF Whitehead Logistics)
  • Four-ball at the Brigade Golf Day in aid of Transaid (Brigade Electronics)
  • Six Executive Club Tickets to Manchester United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (Kinaxia Logistics)
  • Private box for 10 at Sale Sharks vs. Newcastle Falcons (Menzies Distribution)
  • Signed limited edition picture of The Svempas Scania R999 Convertible Truck (Road Transport Media)
  • AI Connected Dashcam (Brigade Electronics)
  • Triple Supercar Driving Blast (Goodyear)
  • Four Hospitality Tickets to Newcastle vs Wolverhampton (Palletforce)
  • Low Bridge Detection System (Parksafe Group)

Guests could also pledge their support directly to Transaid through funding training for a motorcycle rider in Kenya, training for female drivers in Ghana or Uganda, a bicycle for a community health volunteer in Zambia, and a bicycle ambulance for a rural community in Zambia.

Following dinner and the awards presentation, guests took to the charity casino, sponsored by Palletline, who kindly provided a Fortnum & Mason Celebration Hamper and Champagne Pairing Hamper for the two people who cashed in the largest amount of chips at the end of the night.

Transaid would like to congratulate all the award nominees and winners of the evening – a full list can be found here.

We are immensely grateful to our corporate supporters who donated prizes, our incredible volunteers who supported our team throughout the night, and to everyone who donated during the evening. We would also like to say a massive thank you to the auction bidders, as well as the Motor Transport Awards team for their continued support.