A Berkshire charity has celebrated its 40th anniversary with a Ruby Ball.

The Berkshire MS Therapy Centre held the event on November 23 at Sindlesham Court, raising £5,482 for the centre, which provides specialised therapies and support for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

More than 110 people attended the event, which included a drinks reception, a three-course meal, a raffle, and a disco.

Tamzin Stuart, events and community fundraiser for the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre, said: "We are overjoyed by the amount raised at the Ruby Ball.

"We would like to thank everyone who came along to help us celebrate our 40th anniversary and all the businesses and individuals who donated raffle prizes.

"We are very grateful to Harrison's Solicitors for their sponsorship of the event.

"The amount raised at our Ruby Ball will help us keep supporting local people with MS and their families for the next 40 years."

The Berkshire MS Therapy Centre has a strong ethos of self-help, knowing that with the right support, people with MS can have a greater quality of life.

The charity supports the health and well-being of people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) across Berkshire and parts of Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and Buckinghamshire.

The centre provides physiotherapy, exercise classes, oxygen therapy, counselling, foot care, and complementary therapies.

MS is an unpredictable neurological condition without a cure, and it is estimated that there are 1,000 people with an MS diagnosis in the Berkshire area and more than 150,000 across the UK.

It is the most common cause of disability among young people in the UK.

It is estimated that for every person diagnosed with MS, another 10 people (usually family and friends) are affected.

The Berkshire MS Therapy Centre is a self-funding charity that does not receive any NHS funding, meaning it relies on fundraising activities such as the Ruby Ball to continue its work.

Demand on services is at an all-time high, and this year the centre will need to raise more than £600,000.

The charity is always in need of support and welcomes any donations or help from the community.