Stars donate to Yorkshire charity event’s online public auction

Huge 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, the Firecracker Ball, in support of Barnardo’s.

The Firecracker Ball is returning to Rudding Park Hotel on Saturday 11 November 2023 with a Greek getaway theme and a host of prestigious new sponsors.

A few lucky bidders will have the chance to enjoy a three-night stay in a beautiful five star hotel in Singapore and watch the F1 Grand Prix from a prime location in the grandstand.

Another prize includes three nights visiting stunning Reykjavik, where you will spend one of your days relaxing at the Blue Lagoon.

Or perhaps you would like to enjoy a golf day at Rudding Park, where you and up to 19 others can experience the 18 hole Hawtree parkland course.

If you’re a fashion fanatic, then you will love the chance to win a private shopper experience with MatchesFashion. Here you and a guest can enjoy the most personal luxury shopping experience in the world at their iconic retail space in Mayfair, London.

Or win your own personal designed dress of your dreams by Rebecca Rhoades. You will have a one-to-one appointment with Rebecca, choose from her bespoke fabrics, have a fitting, try on original RR designs and discuss and develop your ideas.

Chair of the Firecracker committee, Mark J Nelson, said: “The generosity of businesses and celebrities never fails to astound me.

“From those who have donated items to our auction, through to our sponsors for the 2023 event like Tudor Freight International, we could not make the Firecracker Ball what it is without their support and I’m truly grateful.”

“We also owe thanks to everyone who has helped by buying a ticket or bidding in the auction. Without you, we could not raise the funds we do to help Barnardo’s change so many lives.”

Now in its 22nd year supporting Barnardo’s, the event raises considerable funds for causes across Yorkshire and will be once again hosted by author and former presenter for both the BBC and ITV, Jon Hammond.

Since Barnardo’s became its chosen charity in 2002 the ball has raised over £3m for Barnardo’s causes.

The online auction website will close at 11.45pm on 11 November 2023. 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.

Kirsty Guy, senior relationship manager for Barnardo’s, said: “The funds raised from the Firecracker Ball support are critical to support the work of Barnardo’s in Yorkshire.

“Every penny raised goes towards the services that help children flourish, keep families strong, and provide support to those living in poverty.”

For more information and your chance to bid on these ‘money can’t buy’ auction prizes, please visithttps://www.fcbauction.com/lite-ui/?controller=home.

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