An annual journalism awards scheme has revealed it has raised £100,000 for charity after 30 years in existence.

The Highlands and Islands Press Ball, which recognises the work of journalists in the North of Scotland, has revealed it has reached the landmark amount.

This year’s event raised £5,000 alone for four organisations benefiting – Alzheimer Scotland, Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), Highland Heart Failure Service and The Oxygen Works, created by the MS Therapy Centre.

All fundraising is done on the night of the ball.

Press Ball chairman John Ross with, left to right, Sheryl Innes, Highland Heart Failure Service, Beth Anderson, deputy centre manager at The Oxygen Works, Megan Robertson, community fundraiser at Alzheimer Scotland and Emma Moore, community fundraiser at CHAS

Organisers say this means the £100,000 total has been raised in the equivalent of two-and-a-half days.

John Ross, chairman of the Highlands and Islands Press Ball, who revived the event 30 years ago, said: “We are delighted and proud to have reached the £100,000 milestone in such a significant year for the ball.

“The fact we have raised such a tremendous amount for good causes in the Highlands and Islands is a tribute to the support and generosity of our guests and sponsors.”