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.

Tables of 10 start from £1,500

 

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Thank You To Our Ball Sponsors

Headline Sponsor

ECBS is a energy consultancy and brokerage company. ECBS’s knowledge, experience, and dedication to customers make them a great choice for businesses looking to save money on their energy bills without compromising on quality.

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.

Auction Sponsor

Molly’s Project was set up by The Middleton Foundation to provide social housing for people with learning difficulties and/or autism in the North-East of England.

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.

Entertainment Sponsor

Acedia Care is a UK children’s social care provider founded in 2023, offering solo residential homes for young people aged 8–17 with learning disabilities and complex needs, including Montague House in Newcastle and Beacon House in Gateshead.

Sweet Treats 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.

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.

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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