Stars donate to charity event to help break £2.5m fundraising barrier
Sir Richard Branson, James Corden, Depeche Mode, Bruce Oldfield and are among the celebrities offering personalised prizes at the Firecracker Ball this weekend.
TheBusinessDesk.com is the media partner for the Firecracker Ball in support of Barnardos – set to take place on Saturday evening at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate.
Names from the world of entertainment, business, sport and beyond have united to donate a record number of exclusive items and once-in-a-lifetime auction prize opportunities for the upcoming charity event.
A few lucky bidders will have the chance to go aboard a three-day luxury yacht charter in the bay of Palma, whilst sport fans will have an array of prizes to bid for including signed sporting memorabilia and a fantastic luxury weekend in Rome, with access to Italy v England RBS 6 Nations 2018 Rugby match. This incredible prize offers five lucky bidders flights, airport transfer and three nights at the renowned 5-star Hotel de Russie (bed & continental breakfast).
Music fans will have a chance to bid for concert tickets and meet the likes of Billy Joel and Gregory Porter. Depeche Mode is also supporting the auction by offering two lucky winners VIP tickets to their concert in Manchester on 17th November. The prize includes a backstage tour, signed merchandise and Depeche Mode’s entire back catalogue on vinyl.
Fans of James Corden have the opportunity to be in the audience of the most talked about show of the moment and home of Carpool Karaoke – The Late Late Show. Filmed in Los Angeles the prize also includes business class flights, accommodation for three nights and a private meet and great with James after the show.
Also up for grabs is a three-day trip to the private cellars of Remy Martin, dinner with Christopher Biggins and the new two-tone leather tote by renowned fashion designer Bruce Oldfield. There will a VIP trip to Royal Ascot, as well as exclusive ski holidays, luxury lingerie sets and a Guards Polo Club experience, plus lots more.
All funds will be donated to Barnardo’s in Yorkshire, who each year help around 14,000 children, young people and their families in over 80 specialised projects in local communities.
Since 2002 The Firecracker Ball has supported Barnardo’s, raising almost £2.3m to date. This significant achievement has changed the lives of thousands of children and young people in Yorkshire, helping the most vulnerable children overcome their problems and transform their lives.
Kirsty Guy, senior relationship manager, from Barnardo’s said: “We would particularly like to thank our sponsors for their support of the event. We would also like to thank everyone who has helped by donating a prize, buying a ticket or bidding in the auction. Without you we couldn’t help Barnardo’s to change lives.”
The online auction website will close at midday on Friday 10 November. Bidding will resume on Saturday 11 November for event attendees only. For people not attending the event, the Firecracker Ball encourages you to use the ‘Maximum Bid’ feature in order to increase your chances of winning auction items.
For more information and your chance to bid on the auction prizes, visit http://fcbauction.co.uk/lite-ui/
