Firecracker Ball invites guests to drop down the rabbit hole
The Firecracker Ball, which raised £285,000 for Barnardo’s in 2016, is creating an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ experience for this year’s event.
The wonderland themed spectacular, held on Saturday November 11, will once again be held in a marquee in the grounds of Rudding Park Hotel.
Leeds based firm Evans Property Group retains lead sponsorship of the event with UBS as co-sponsors. Source Marketing Communications, Phillip Stoner the Jeweller, and Team Print Services have also confirmed sponsorship again for the event.
Now in its sixteenth year supporting Barnardo’s, the event which raises considerable funds for causes across Yorkshire will be hosted by author and former presenter for both BBC and ITV, Jon Hammond.
Organisers will soon be announcing a headline act and other surprises for the guests at the black-tie event, including celebrities and ‘money can’t buy’ auction prizes.
Kirsty Guy, senior relationship manager, from Barnardo’s said: “The funds raised from the Firecracker Ball are helping to make sure that Barnardo’s across Yorkshire can continue to offer services to help children flourish, help keep families strong, and help communities to protect and nurture their young people.”
Last year marked Barnardo’s 150th anniversary, and the Firecracker committee members and event sponsors attended an anniversary event at the special Buckingham Palace garden party where Phil Taylor, chair of the Firecracker Ball committee and Barnardo’s Vice President was recognised for his work by the President of Barnardo’s, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.
Phil said: “The Firecracker Ball is a fabulous opportunity to host clients or friends at a truly memorable event. It’s a must for Yorkshire’s leading corporate businesses and entrepreneurs, with companies and individuals returning year on year.”
Funds raised from The Firecracker Ball help to change the lives of thousands of children and young people across the region. Since Barnardo’s became its chosen charity in 2002 the ball has raised almost £2.3m for Barnardo’s causes.
