Mel B continues her campaign to help women in abusive relationships as she takes to the stage with mum Andrea at Women's Aid event
Mel B was one of many stars in attendance for the Women's Aid x Skylon Charity Gala Dinner in London's Royal Festival Hall on Wednesday, as she took to the stage alongside her supportive mum Andrea.
The Spice Girl, 43, cut a glamorous figure in a stylish gold bustier as she spoke at the event, just a day after visiting Downing Street as part of her campaign.
Mel B pledged her support to the campaign in a bid to help women who have been financially trapped in abusive relationships, after claiming she was abused by ex-husband Stephen Belafonte.
![Proud: Mel B was one of many stars at the Women's Aid x Skylon Charity Gala Dinner in London's Royal Festival Hall on Wednesday, as she took to the stage with her mum Andrea](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/22/10672458-6779801-image-a-12_1551912864562.jpg)
Proud: Mel B was one of many stars at the Women's Aid x Skylon Charity Gala Dinner in London's Royal Festival Hall on Wednesday, as she took to the stage with her mum Andrea
Showcasing her incredible physique, Mel looked amazing as she sported the tight black top with gold strapped detailing, teamed with skintight red trousers.
As she passionately delivered her speech at the event, Mel kept her dark tresses in a voluminous cropped style, while mum Andrea - with whom she recently reunited following a long estrangement - proudly watched on.
Mel earned a thunderous reception from the crowd as she spoke at the charity event, after recently visiting 10 Downing Street as part of her campaign.
The singer arrived at Number 10 armed with a shocking report which revealed that two thirds of women who manage to leave abusive relationships are often left destitute by their former partners, reports the Sun.
![Impassioned: The Spice Girl, 43, cut a glamorous figure in a stylish gold bustier as she spoke at the event, just a day after visiting Downing Street as part of her campaign](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/23/10672456-6779801-image-a-15_1551913635044.jpg)
Impassioned: The Spice Girl, 43, cut a glamorous figure in a stylish gold bustier as she spoke at the event, just a day after visiting Downing Street as part of her campaign
![Big deal: Mel looked amazing as she took to the stage at event, speaking passionately about the campaign](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/23/10672460-6779801-image-a-16_1551913665024.jpg)
Big deal: Mel looked amazing as she took to the stage at event, speaking passionately about the campaign
![Glammed up: Mel kept her cropped tresses styled into voluminous curls as she earned a thunderous reception from the crowd](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/23/10672452-6779801-Glammed_up_Mel_kept_her_cropped_tresses_styled_into_voluminous_c-a-48_1551914612913.jpg)
Glammed up: Mel kept her cropped tresses styled into voluminous curls as she earned a thunderous reception from the crowd
![Jaw-dropping: Her appearance came after Mel visited 10 Downing Street on Tuesday to present a report about women who have been the victims of abuse](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/23/10672060-6779801-image-a-19_1551913722004.jpg)
Jaw-dropping: Her appearance came after Mel visited 10 Downing Street on Tuesday to present a report about women who have been the victims of abuse
Mel spoke to Theresa May's people about how they can assist these desperate women who are stuck in harmful relationships due to financial reasons.
She told the publication: 'This is Women's Aid's mission and I am part of their mission to help make it easier for women to break free of those abusive relationships, and to understand that there is support.
'They are pushing to get laws changed and made that are going to protect and help these women when they have left.'
![Dressed to impress: The mother-of-three put on a stylish display in the fitted black and gold ensemble covered up with a classic trench coat](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/23/10672058-6779801-image-m-24_1551913740905.jpg)
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Dressed to impress: The mother-of-three put on a stylish display in the fitted black and gold ensemble covered up with a classic trench coat
![Glamorous: Mel finished her look with black pointed-toe heels as she made her way into the charity bash](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/23/10672054-6779801-image-a-27_1551913801525.jpg)
Glamorous: Mel finished her look with black pointed-toe heels as she made her way into the charity bash
![Beaming: The star appeared delighted that she was at the charity event, had previously claimed that she was the victim of domestic violence by ex-husband Stephen Belafonte](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/23/10672050-6779801-image-a-46_1551914155459.jpg)
Beaming: The star appeared delighted that she was at the charity event, had previously claimed that she was the victim of domestic violence by ex-husband Stephen Belafonte
![Stars: She was also seen alongside David Challen - who successfully campaigned for an appeal against his mother's murder conviction](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/23/10672052-6779801-image-a-29_1551913848486.jpg)
Stars: She was also seen alongside David Challen - who successfully campaigned for an appeal against his mother's murder conviction
Speaking about her own divorce, she said: 'I had no money to buy Christmas presents so I had help from my best friend who bought all the Christmas dinner for me and bought all the kids presents and stuff.'
She previously claimed she was left with less than £800 in the bank after her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte took control of her £80million fortune.
Mel, who accused Stephen of abusing her, said her luxury properties and collections of art and furniture were reduced to a paltry bank account and 'suitcases full of clothes' after the end of her marriage.
All allegations of abuse Stephen faced by Mel were dismissed by the court during their bitter legal battle over custody of their daughter, Madison, seven.
In the report which Mel delivered to 10 Downing Street, The Economics Of Abuse, the scale of women trapped in abusive relationships due to financial strain is laid bare.
Almost half of women who took part in the survey admitted that they didn't have enough money to their name to pay for food and bills while with their partner.
![Here come the girls: The charity bash saw many other stars in attendance, including Mel B and actress Julie Walters](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/23/10672448-6779801-image-a-33_1551914006823.jpg)
Here come the girls: The charity bash saw many other stars in attendance, including Lizzie Cundy, Julie Walters and many others
![Quirky: Lizzie was oozing sartorial chic as she attended the bash, donning a black and white floral embroidered dress with a quirky collared jacket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/23/10674358-6779801-image-a-41_1551914043654.jpg)
![Quirky: Lizzie was oozing sartorial chic as she attended the bash, donning a black and white floral embroidered dress with a quirky collared jacket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/23/10674360-6779801-image-m-40_1551914038923.jpg)
Quirky: Lizzie was oozing sartorial chic as she attended the bash, donning a black and white floral embroidered dress with a quirky collared jacket
![Dramatic: As she removed her jacket, Lizzie was difficult to miss as the dress underneath was revealed to be a geometric art-deco style](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/06/23/10674330-6779801-image-a-42_1551914052205.jpg)
Dramatic: As she removed her jacket, Lizzie was difficult to miss as the dress underneath was revealed to be a geometric art-deco style
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