Former boxing promoter Kellie Maloney enjoyed a night out with friends at a gay police ball after receiving a standing ovation for her tearful speech at the Ukip conference . Wearing a gold lamé skirt , high-necked black top and forest-green shrug she was seen arriving at the 'Fabulous Thirties ' themed event at the Great Danes Hotel in Maidstone on Saturday . Just hours earlier she had read a moving poem about a transsexual who committed suicide during her address at the annual Ukip meeting in Margate , Kent . Hundreds danced the night away at the Kent Gay Police Association Charity Ball which raised money for transgender organisation TGPals and the Bluebells Children ’ s Short Break Centre . Former boxing promoter Kellie Maloney was seen arriving at Kent Gay Police Association Charity Ball on Saturday with two friends . Alan Pughsley , the new Chief Constable of Kent , showed his support by attending the event which saw a cabaret performance from Lola Lasagne as well as a disco . Ms Maloney completed her look for the evening with black heels , layered gold necklace , black handbag and understated make-up . The twice-married 61-year-old , who underwent surgery in November last year to make her face appear more feminine , is almost two years into her transition period to change gender . As a boxing promoter she helped Lennox Lewis to become world heavyweight champion . The longtime Ukip supporter was praised by Nigel Farage on Saturday as proof that his party was 'open to everyone ' . Just hours earlier she had read a moving poem about a transsexual who committed suicide during her address at the annual Ukip meeting in Margate , Kent . Ms Maloney also said she hoped to help people understand more about transsexual issues and added 'we are human beings too ' . She was given a standing ovation after reading a poem from two children to their transsexual parent who had committed suicide . 'This poem I am going to read is a really personal poem for me and my family , ' she said . 'Both my daughters and I met this brother and sister and my daughters feared they might have to do this at my funeral but we pulled through all our dark moments . ' The audience broke into applause to show their support when Ms Maloney 's voice started to crack during the reading . Wearing a gold lamé skirt , high-necked black top and forest-green shrug she was seen arriving at the 'Fabulous Thirties ' themed event with friends . Ms Maloney started her speech by apologising for homophobic comments she made while standing to become London Mayor in 2004 . At the time , the high-profile promoter said she would not campaign in Camden because there were 'too many gays ' . Today , Ms Maloney said : ' I have learned to say sorry and apologise if I am wrong . ' I made a terrible mistake in 2004 when I made a derogatory remark about the gay community , and to them I apologise . ' I had to come to terms with myself and accept that I was a transsexual . It is something I hid and something I fought . ' I wanted to transition very quietly , but unfortunately my transition is probably one of the most public events of 2014 . ' Ms Maloney ( right ) was close to tears as she read a poem about a transsexual and was praised by leader Nigel Farage ( left with Ms Maloney ) as proof that the party was 'open to everyone ' Ms Maloney was warmly received by Ukip members as she said she hoped to help people understand more about transsexual issues . Above , delegates holding party signs clap during the conference .
Nigel Farage seen arriving at Kent Gay Police Association Charity Ball . She wore gold skirt and high-necked black top for Fabulous Thirties event . Former boxing promoter gave a moving speech at Ukip conference . Audience clapped warmly as her voice started to crack during speech . Praised by Ukip leader Kellie Maloney as proof the party is 'open to everyone '