The Foundation’s Objects are focused on helping and supporting isolated older people.  In 2025 our programmes included:

• The Sir Simon Milton Foundation Tea Dance

On Sunday 7th December 2025, more than 1,000 Westminster residents aged 65 and over enjoyed a glorious afternoon of live music and entertainment at the annual Tea Dance. Now in its 17th year, the charity event has become a calendar highlight for many older residents of Westminster and their carers who look forward to the special festive event held in the magnificent Great Room at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane.

Guests were entertained by music from Tea Dance regulars, the Red Stripe Band, students from the Sylvia Young Theatre School, and professional ballroom dancers. Christopher Biggins was the afternoon’s special guest.

This event is kindly sponsored by Shaftesbury Capital Plc, Hippodrome Casino, Bob Wilson Funfairs and supported by Westminster City Council and Grosvenor House hotel, in addition to individual donors.

“A very special event, and much appreciated, I feel proud to live in Westminster.”

Tea Dance Attendee.

•   Christmas Hamper Programme   

In partnership with Westminster Connects we supported the delivery of 800 Christmas hampers to the most vulnerable older people in Westminster. Thank you to the London Heritage Quarter and Westminster Connects and its volunteers who helped make this possible.

      

 

“I just wanted to thank you all for the lovely hamper. The people that delivered it, were super cheerful and lifted my spirits no end. Not only were the contents of the hamper much appreciated, but it was a reminder of my childhood when my father would come back from work with his hamper gift from his employers. It was a special time. Please pass on my thanks to all involved. All good wishes for Christmas”.