Wow! What a phenomenal night of high stakes, big prizes, and even bigger laughs! Our annual Ball, this year a fantastic Vegas Casino theme, was held on Saturday, November 29th, 2025, and we are absolutely delighted to announce that we raised an incredible total of £4,323!
In a year where we are supporting more families in crisis than ever before, your generosity is nothing short of a lifeline. Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported our work, and made the ballroom feel exactly like the Las Vegas strip!
Hilarity and High Stakes (Not Really)
We had so much fun with the games on the night:
- Casino Tables: Thank you to Ace of Spades Mobile Casino for bringing the Blackjack, Roulette, and Poker tables. We hope you enjoyed spending your Fun Money! Remember, any extra chips bought went straight to Little Hiccups! (You won’t lose your shirt as they only play with Fun Money!)
- Contact Ace of Spades Mobile Casino: http//:www.mobilecasinohire.biz
- Play Your Cards Right: It was all about quick thinking—guess higher or lower! Unluckily for most people, the deck had other ideas, and the competition was over almost as soon as it began!
A Note on Our Mascot’s Performance…
A special mention must go to our resident mascot, Hiccups Bear! He started the evening sharp, ready to greet guests and pose for photos, but we have to admit, as the evening went on and the music got louder, Hiccups Bear got a wee bit carried away. He finished the night a little wobbly on his paws, but he had a brilliant time! We promise he’s fully recovered and ready for duty.
Thank You to Our Amazing Entertainment
We couldn’t have had this atmosphere without our incredible line-up of talent! A huge thank you to:
- Ellena – Reception Singer: Thank you to Ellena for setting the perfect tone during the drinks reception!
- Follow Ellena: Instagram at @ellenahalliwell_music
- Ray Burrell – Close-up Magician: Ray, your magic was a fantastic addition to the night!
- Contact Ray: www.rayburrellmagic.co.uk
- JD King – Elvis Tribute Artist: You were the King of the night! Thank you for bringing the house down as one of the world’s top Elvis impersonators!
- Follow Elivis: Facebook at @jdkingelvis
- Dean Sanderson Photography: Thank you, Dean, for capturing every single special moment!
- Contact Dean: www.deansanderson.co.uk
Lifelines and Future Brightness
To everyone who bid on the amazing auction prizes (a trial helicopter flight and a 55″ TV), purchased Jack’s Hives Honey, and slipped a donation into a Raffle Envelope—thank you.
Your fundraising, your donations, your time, they are lifelines. They help extraordinary children access the opportunities, joy, and dignity they deserve. We couldn’t keep going without you.
