Thanks to the exceptional generosity of The Dorchester and party guests, the sensational amount of £140,000 was raised on 7th June at the joint birthday celebrations of David and this luxurious London hotel which will now go to support DSWF's vital projects in the field.

The Dorchester's General Manager, Christopher Cowdray, had very kindly offered to mark the occasion of the joint 75th birthdays by offering a champagne reception and black tie dinner to David and the Foundation. Hundreds of friends and supporters, including Robert Lindsay, David Gower and Sandi Toksvig attended the glittering event to sample some of the hotel's legendary hospitality and to raise much needed funds for wildlife through a very special auction. Presented with a huge birthday cake, David was toasted by his youngest grand-daughter, Annabel, and by DSWF's Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent who also paid tribute to The Dorchester.

DSWF would like to thank Christopher Cowdray and his wonderful staff who made the evening so special, and all those who attended, kindly contributing towards such an outstandingly successful evening.