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The Maiden of Venice Fundraising Gala, held at the beautiful Grand Hotel in Birmingham on 26 March, will be hosted by broadcast journalist and television presenter Natasha Kaplinsky OBE.
Join us in BRB's home city for an exclusive evening of delicious food, dazzling music and ballet performances inspired by the new production, and for the opportunity to support Director Carlos Acosta’s vision. Click here to find out more and book your tickets.
About Natasha
Natasha has combined a distinguished career in television news with an ever-growing role in the charity sector. Having swapped the sequins after becoming the first-ever winner of Strictly Come Dancing, she now dedicates her time to a wide range of causes and roles – most recently as Chair of The Royal Ballet School.
A global ambassador for Save The Children, Natasha co-founded the organisation's Women’s Network, focusing on girls' education for over two decades. She also serves as president of Barnardo's, the UK’s largest children’s charity, and recently joined the Board of London’s Science Museum.
Appointed OBE in 2017 for her work with the Prime Minister’s Holocaust Commission, Natasha recorded on-camera more than 110 survivor testimonies to ensure their stories are never forgotten.
In addition, she is President of the British Board of Film Classification, Vice President of the Royal Society of Public Health England, Chair of Echo Eternal and Art Academy London, and Patron of the Bevern Trust. Renowned for her warmth and professionalism, Natasha is a sought-after host for corporate events and award ceremonies both in the UK and abroad.
