An elderly Jewish Care client moved the charity's annual campaign dinner to tears, as he described how the charity supported him after he lost his wife.

In a pre-recorded film, introduced by host Kay Burley, Tony Fisher told the 1,000 guests at Monday's event how his wife Amelia, who "was everything to me", died and he grew lonely.

“I’m 89 years old and I live on my own in Mile End. We grew up round here," he told guests at Grosvenor House in Central London, which raised a record breaking £5.25million.

“It used to be such a big Jewish community. It was the happiest place to be and Amelia was the best part of it. We laughed together. We cried together. We just enjoyed it."

Amelia died following a short illness, Mr Fisher said. 

“They took her into hospital and that is where it all ended. The last words she said to me were ‘Tony’ and then that was it," he said.

“When I came back home it felt empty. No one wanted to talk to an old man like me.”

Mr Fisher and his wife attended the Jewish Care’s Brenner Centre at Stepney Community Centre before she died.

He said they became his second family.

“They pick me up on the bus every day and take me to the centre in Stepney. 

“They can’t come quick enough. I am around friends; I can chat and have a cup of tea. I have people I can spend festivals and Shabbat with and it makes me feel Jewish again. 

“If it wasn’t for the club I wouldn’t know where to turn. I would be lost.”

He told the guests: “It can’t bring Amelia back, but when I am at the club I feel like she is still beside me.”

Other films played on the night described how the charity helps 10,000 people each year and needs £15 million a year to continue operating. 

One film highlighted the progress of a new Jewish Care campus on the site of the Princess Alexandra home in Stanmore, which promised to “provide an outstanding range of accommodation for the south Hertfordshire community”.

The project will cost £47 million, of which £7 million still has to be raised and has received no government funding.

It was the last fundraising dinner for Simon Morris, chief executive, who is standing down after 20 years. 

Ms Burley praised Mr Morris for his service. 

In an interview with Ms Burley, Lord Levy, president of Jewish Care, said: “Simon is a wonderful guy who has done an amazing job for Jewish Care taking the organisation to new heights, one that is recognised on a national level as a leading social care organisation."

Another film, presented by writer Ivor Baddiel, showcased Jewish Care’s 'Sing Off,’ which has become one of the highlights in the charity’s calendar.

More than 180 residents, members, volunteers and staff from across nine Jewish Care services come together each year for a day of singing.

Mr Baddiel told guests: “You’ve seen X Factor, you’ve seen The Voice, and you’ve seen Eurovision, but trust me you haven’t seen anything yet.”

The well-known comedy writer and author interviewed the choirs taking part in the Sing Off, which was judged by television presenter June Sarpong and LBC radio presenter Nick Ferrari.

Ms Sarpong told the viewers: “I’m going to kvell like I have never kvelled before.”

An emotional Mr Morris spoke to the staff at the close of the dinner.

He said: “Tonight, has been an incredibly emotional night for me. I feel so proud to have led this organisation for the past 15 years and to have worked with such a dedicated and professional group of colleagues.

"It has been an honour and a privilege. Jewish Care will always have a big place in my heart and I look forward to seeing it flourish under the capable leadership of Daniel Carmel-Brown”.