More than 500 people – including host Des Clarke and top comedian Dara Ó Briain – flocked to the Doubletree by Hilton in Glasgow on Friday last week to honour the charity and its volunteers.

With donations, a prize-draw and digital auction, generous guests dug deep and helped raise £117,997 on the night – smashing the previous record of £102,101 set last year.

The latest round of fundraising means that in the 20-year history of the Winter Dinner Dance, the personal injury firm has now helped raise a total of £1,115,456 for SIS.

Craig Semple, director of marketing at Digby Brown, has been involved in the dinner every year since its inception.

He said: “The Winter Dinner dance has been part of my life for 20 years. In that time, it has grown out of all recognition however throughout these years of change two fundamentals remain: the loyalty of those that buy tables and the fundraising cause.

“Some might suggest from the feedback we receive that it is now the best charity dinner dance in Scotland, that is for debate, the fact that it has raised now well over £1million for Spinal Injuries Scotland is not.”

Chris Stewart, partner and head of Digby Brown’s serious injury department, said: “The Digby Brown Winter Dinner Dance for Spinal Injuries Scotland (SIS) is always an extraordinary event and this year’s 20th anniversary celebration was no exception.

“We are always humbled by the generosity of those who attend so to raise £117,997 on the night and reach that £1million milestone really is incredible.

“Such a landmark doesn’t just recognise 20 years of the Dinner Dance – it recognises 20 years of people… 20 years of dedication… 20 years of families, friends, colleagues and healthcare professionals rallying in celebration, determination, generosity and positivity to improve the future for everyone.

“Without SIS or its volunteers there are so many people and families who would not have the life-affirming support they deserve – this is why the Dinner Dance and SIS really does matter and why Digby Brown is immensely proud of its long-standing relationship with the charity and its volunteers.”