A Spring charity ball at Oakley House on Bromley Common on March 23 has raised an estimated £30,000 for the Freddie Farmer Foundation. 

The lucrative fund-raiser brings the charity tally to over £200,000 in its campaign to build a specialised physiotherapy centre in SE London that aims to get scores of disabled young children walking for the first time.

Eight-year-old Freddie Farmer, who was born with cerebral palsy, is spearheading the dream.

“We’re still in shock!” said Freddie’s mum Deanne.

“We’re absolutely overwhelmed by the kindness, support and sheer generosity shown to Freddie and the whole family at the event.”

“The food and entertainment was excellent, everyone had a great time. It was wonderful.”

300 guests enjoyed a champagne reception and 4-course meal followed by a raffle, music and an auction.

One man bid £600 for a pair of “Britain’s Got Talent” tickets and donated them back to Freddie.

Freddie was also the proud recipient of a signed Millwall shirt for him to wear when he goes to see his heroes play in the FA Cup semi-final against Wigan on April 13, but the star turn must be Millwall’s Maik Taylor who recorded a personal video message for Freddie saying ‘he’s an inspiration to everybody’.

The evening was hosted by Pat and Keith Catchpole.