Martlets Halloween Ball

Martlets Halloween Ball hits new heights for hospice care

Martlets held its 25th anniversary Halloween Ball at The Grand Brighton recently, with attendees raising £113,000 on the night – a best ever total for the annual fundraiser

The Ball featured live music and entertainment, topped off with a headline set from Martlets ambassador and superstar DJ Fatboy Slim. The auction brought the room to its feet, with 70 bidding to pay for a nurse for the day.

The event also featured an appearance from Marc Valentine, a patient of Martlets, who has shared his poignant personal story to help raise awareness of the need for Martlets nurses. He is also currently helping to lead the charity’s wider winter campaign – Help Keep Martlets Caring this Christmas.

Candy Apple Blue Martlets, the charity that provides lifechanging hospice care for Brighton & Hove, served up a spook-tacular fundraiser on Saturday October 29th at The Grand Brighton.

The silver-themed Halloween Ball – to tie in with the charity’s 25th anniversary – raised an incredible £113,000, as supporters from across the city partied with a purpose to help local people. Many tables were made up of guests from local businesses, including Adelphi who are raising money throughout the year for Martlets as part of their charity of the year partnership.

Ambassdors Carol Harrison and Ian Grant

Juliet Smith Martlets Chair of Trustees with guests – Maureen and David Edwards, Nadia Cowdrey, Tess de Klerk, Robbie and Debi Raggio, Michael Bedingfield

Marc Valentine -Morton and his partner Perrie

Alex and Laura Preece and guests – Tillo

Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager Susi Owusu said, “The Ball was a real celebration of all that we do and we were delighted with how it went. To raise £113,000 – which is the most the event has ever brought in – is just brilliant and shows how well-loved Martlets is in the community.

“We couldn’t have done this without the support of our Halloween Ball committee, Shore Events and all our sponsors.

“Next year is going to be huge for us as we not only look to move back to our rebuilt hospice but we’re bringing Shaun the Sheep to the city with our art trail Shaun by the Sea.”

❛❛ To raise £113,000 is just brilliant and shows how well-loved Martlets is in the community ❜❜

Compere for the evening Steve Bustin

FatBoy Slim

To find out how you can support Martlets, contact Susi in the fundraising team on 01273 747455.

This year the Ball’s headline sponsor was Trident, table drinks were sponsored by Creative Pod, the meal was sponsored by Skerritts and Rockwater, welcome drinks by RT Williams, and Platinum Media Group was the media sponsor.