The
Percy Hedley
Ball

The Percy Hedley Ball has established itself on the North East’s social calendar as one of the region’s premier charity events, whilst raising much-needed funds for an amazing cause.

You can expect the utmost elegance as we wine and dine you in one of the North East’s most iconic venues, entertain you with singing, dancing, share some inspirational stories and tell you how you can get involved to support Percy Hedley.

Join Us in 2026

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to reserve your table now for our 2026 Ball, which will take place on Friday 13th November at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead.

Message [email protected] for more details on how to book.

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Thank You To Our 2025 Ball Sponsors

Headline Sponsor

Standby Healthcare is a recruitment agency passionate about supplying support to complex care, elderly care, and children’s residential services, prioritising the highest standards of delivery in every placement. 

Host Sponsor

Medsolve is a full-service led, medical recruitment and care home solution provider, known for it’s highest quality of services, competitive rates, and great regard for customer satisfaction. Their mission is to streamline and expedite the process of recruitment, staffing and job application.

Entertainment Sponsor

Established in 1987, Anchor group are an all service provider which includes: Security, eGuarding, Cleaning, Mobile Patrols, Parking Management and Reactive and Planned Property Maintenance.

Intergalactic Goodies Sponsor

LDA Group offer domestic and commercial groundworks and building services. They are proud to provide specialist knowledge and sector leading experience.

 

 

Production Sponsor

Big Purple Productions Ltd is a family run Audio Visual specialist and Production Management company. Through a team of creative production managers and expert technical engineers, they offer all the services required to deliver outstanding events.

Auction Sponsor

Prime Payment Solutions provides flexible, affordable payment solutions built around what businesses really need – affordable rates, fast payouts, and real support from real people. They focus on making payments simpler so companies of any size can focus on growing with confidence.

Drinks Sponsor

Sarah Mains is a people-first estate agency operating across the North East, offering tailored sales, lettings, and auction services. They combine deep local knowledge, innovative marketing, and a client-focused approach – whether you’re buying, selling or letting – to build trust and deliver results.

The 2025 Reach for the Stars Ball

Reach for the Stars was our theme for 2025, symbolic of the incredible ambition, achievement, and boundless potential of those that we support.

Hundreds of attendees joined us for a night of celebration as we shone a light on the brilliant people we support, our staff, and our success stories this year.

Hosted by the brilliant Steve Walls, with entertainment from Georgia Groove band and our very own Northern Counties Signing Choir, a fantastic evening was had by all.

Thanks to our kind donors, grants, and the generosity of our attendees, we hit our £120,000 fundraising target!

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Our Ball in 2024 Raised £79,587

Our Wonderland Ball in 2024 raised over £79,000 for the Foundation, where hundreds of attendees enjoyed a whimsical evening to support a great cause.

The evening had a variety of entertainment, including amazing band Union Street, magician Graeme Shaw and Steve Walls hosting and treating us to some songs along the way.

“It is quite simply my favourite night of the year”
Kate Hellens, Hellens Residential

 

The Difference You Make

We meet the needs of people with cerebral palsy, communication impairments, sensory impairments and complex learning, social care and therapeutic needs.

Across our two schools, college, homes, and lifelong learning day services, we empower every individual we support to live their best lives.

For over 70 years, Percy Hedley has been the leading expert in giving care, education and support to disabled people across the region, and with your support we will continue to transform lives in the future.

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