The Butterfly Ball, London
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| Rod & Penny Stewart Attend Caudwell Children's Butterfly Ball | Photo: Ana Maria Wiggins for Average Socialite |
When: Thursday, June 25, 2015 @ 6:30PM
Hot Spot: The Great Room at Grosvenor House Hotel, London, UK
Deets: Sir Bruce Forsyth, Rod Stewart, Union J and Hollywood actor Colin Salmon were among the guests at a glamorous charity ball in London last night which raised over £2million for national charity, Caudwell Children.
The charity, which provides practical and emotional support for disabled children and their families, hosted the 2015 Butterfly Ball at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane and over 800 guests enjoyed a glamorous evening of entertainment and fundraising.
The night culminated in an exclusive performance by the Golden Globe and Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and musician, Lionel Richie.
The evening’s auction, which was hosted by renowned charity auctioneer, Charlie Ross, raised over £2million for the charity founded by the entrepreneur and philanthropist, John Caudwell.
Lots on offer in the exclusive auction included an original signed sketch by Andy Warhol, of one of his iconic ‘Soup Cans’, a week on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island, the chance to dine with Sir Bruce Forsyth, at Marcus Wareing’s, Gilbert Scott restaurant and a private training session with former cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion, David ‘The Hayemaker’ Haye!
Proceeds from the event will be used to transform the lives of disabled children living in the UK through a range of services. Since 2000 the charity has provided over £35million worth of support and helped thousands of families from right across the country.
During the event guests were entertained with performances from the world famous Tenor, Paul Potts and a surprise acoustic performance of Pretenders hits by Chrissie Hynde and guitarist James Walbourne.
On the sixth anniversary of the death of pop legend, Michael Jackson, the show was fittingly closed by an energetic and emotional set by his brother, and former Jackson 5 member, Tito Jackson.
Some of the guests carried the party on into the small hours with an after-show party in the hotel’s Red Bar with a DJ set from Maxi Jazz, the charismatic front-man of British dance group, Faithless.
The star-studded evening was hosted by singer, model, presenter and Caudwell Children Ambassador, Rachel Stevens and TV presenter, Mark Wright.
Charity Chief Executive, Trudi Beswick, said: "We are delighted at the overwhelming support we received from all of our guests here this evening. This money is more important than ever as the demand for support increases. This will enable us to touch the lives of thousands of children. I can’t thank everyone who donated tonight enough.”
The charity, which provides practical and emotional support for disabled children and their families, hosted the 2015 Butterfly Ball at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane and over 800 guests enjoyed a glamorous evening of entertainment and fundraising.
The night culminated in an exclusive performance by the Golden Globe and Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and musician, Lionel Richie.
The evening’s auction, which was hosted by renowned charity auctioneer, Charlie Ross, raised over £2million for the charity founded by the entrepreneur and philanthropist, John Caudwell.
Lots on offer in the exclusive auction included an original signed sketch by Andy Warhol, of one of his iconic ‘Soup Cans’, a week on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island, the chance to dine with Sir Bruce Forsyth, at Marcus Wareing’s, Gilbert Scott restaurant and a private training session with former cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion, David ‘The Hayemaker’ Haye!
Proceeds from the event will be used to transform the lives of disabled children living in the UK through a range of services. Since 2000 the charity has provided over £35million worth of support and helped thousands of families from right across the country.
During the event guests were entertained with performances from the world famous Tenor, Paul Potts and a surprise acoustic performance of Pretenders hits by Chrissie Hynde and guitarist James Walbourne.
On the sixth anniversary of the death of pop legend, Michael Jackson, the show was fittingly closed by an energetic and emotional set by his brother, and former Jackson 5 member, Tito Jackson.
Some of the guests carried the party on into the small hours with an after-show party in the hotel’s Red Bar with a DJ set from Maxi Jazz, the charismatic front-man of British dance group, Faithless.
The star-studded evening was hosted by singer, model, presenter and Caudwell Children Ambassador, Rachel Stevens and TV presenter, Mark Wright.
Charity Chief Executive, Trudi Beswick, said: "We are delighted at the overwhelming support we received from all of our guests here this evening. This money is more important than ever as the demand for support increases. This will enable us to touch the lives of thousands of children. I can’t thank everyone who donated tonight enough.”
Spotted: Lionel Richie, John and Claire Caudwell, Trudi Beswick, Sarah, Duchess of York & Manuel Fernandez, Rod & Penny Stewart, Sir Bruce Forsyth & Lady Wilnelia Forsyth, Peter Andre & Emily Macdonagh, Rachel Stevens, Mark Wright, Chrissie Hynde, Paul Potts, Jake Quickendon, Jodie Kidd, Oliver Webb, Alex Booker, Vanessa White, Amy Willerton, Union J, Denise Lewis, Colin Salmon, David Haye, Aldo Zilli, Sinitta, Michelle Mone, Brendan Cole, Ben Haenow, Ashley Walters, Aston Merrygold, Scott Mills, Jamie Baulch, Dean Andrews, Dawn Ward, Johan Ernst Nilson, Sian Lloyd, Talia Storm, Tito Jackson
Hint For The Average Socialite: Check out table packages. Anyone interesting in attending the event or receiving more information should contact the Events Team on 01782 600 444 or email butterflyball@caudwellchildren.com.
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