LOCAL children’s charity, Befriend a Child, has announced the return of their annual Big Kids Ball for 2023, and revealed that guests will enjoy a Willy Wonka-themed evening.
Those who purchase a golden ticket for the event on the 19th of May will be immersed in a world of pure imagination at iconic Aberdeen venue, The Chester Hotel. Attendees will be welcomed by Befriend a Child to the wonders of Wonkaland, enjoying a scrumdiddlyumptious three-course dinner, entertainment, and dancing. There will be a few fun surprises at the event and music-makers, Glitz will keep the party going late into the night!
The charity, which provides befriending and mentoring programmes, group activities and family support for disadvantaged children, recently confirmed that Civil Engineering Contractors, W M Donald, will be headline sponsor of the Ball for the second year running.
Elaine Donald, Director at W M Donald, says of the event: “We are delighted to be Headline Sponsor for the second year running at Befriend a Child’s Charity Ball. We are looking forward to being part of the Golden Ticket Ball in order to raise awareness of what Befriend a Child does for disadvantaged children & young people in our community. The aim of the evening is also to raise as much money as possible to help these children in whatever way we can.”
Tickets are on sale for £100 per person, or £1000 for a table of 10, with all proceeds going towards Befriend a Child’s vital support services in Aberdeen City and Shire.
Every year, the charity helps over 250 children and young people, aged 5-16, who are navigating difficult life circumstances, including poverty, abuse and neglect, and poor mental health. They match children with volunteer befrienders and mentors, who meet with the young person on a regular basis and provide support, stability, and fun. Befriend a Child also run Youth Clubs in regeneration areas and, more recently, launched a Family Support service, providing support and delivering packages with essential items to struggling families.
You can purchase tickets for this special event by visiting Befriend a Child’s website, Befriend a Child’s Golden Ticket Ball | Befriend a Child. There are also still sponsorship opportunities available – to find out more, get in touch with Claire Bain at [email protected].
