Our Rio Carnival Ball was such a spectacular evening. From stilt walkers and glittering masks to Rio Carnival Dancers, the night captured the true spirit of Rio—and the incredible generosity of our wonderful guests.
As guests stepped into the venue, they were greeted by a carnival of colour, live performances, Carnival decorations and a buzzing atmosphere that set the tone for an unforgettable evening.
A Record-Breaking £37,000 Raised
Thanks to everyone who came along, bid in the auction, purchased raffle entries, and made personal donations, we are thrilled to announce that the event raised an outstanding £37,000.
Making a difference
Every pound raised will directly support our work, helping us fund our next project focussing on meeting the general unmet needs of care of young adults (aged 18+) living with Duchenne across the UK. Boys are living longer now, but we need a better care system in place to suport them. We are deeply grateful for the generosity and spirit shown by all who joined us.
A Huge Thank You
A special thank you goes to:
- Mortgage Advice Bureau Foundation, who gave us the opportunity to triple match fund donations up to the value of £5K on our Win a Holiday prize draw
- We Stay Group who kindly donated a luxury property for 3 nights and 8 guests in the Cotswolds for our Win a Holiday draw
- Our wonderful photographer who has captured our evening so beautifully – Steven Havers Corvalu Photography – if you would like a copy of any of the photo’s email zoe@alexswish.co.uk
- Our amazing videographer – Charlie Marsden at Proverb Media
- Everyone who donated prizes to our Charity Auction:
Tremblays, Rutland Nursery, Multum Gin Parvo, Janine Edwards Private Clients, Champagne Ocassions, Rothley Park Golf Course, Cleaver & Wake, 2 New Street, DG Legal, AR Demolition, Flag in the Sand, Winstanley House, Binks Yard, Tralee Bay Coastal Parks
- Winstanley House for being fabulous hosts
- Ian Stringer and Kate Solomons-Freakley, for being spectacular hosts
- Colin, Tom & Team at MC Productions for all our AV
- RockStar Promotions for their support with entertainment
- Royal Flush for the casino tables
- Laura and her fab team at Chica Bonia Entertainment for providing us with amazing entertainers
- The Little Balloon Shop for our spectacular Carnival themed decorations
- Jo Clayton for volunteering her whole evening
Your support made this our most successful ball yet !!
Looking ahead into 2026
We’re already excited for next year and can’t wait to raise the bar even higher. Until then, thank you once again for helping make a difference—and for making the Rio Carnival Ball an extraordinary night to remember.
See you on the dance floor in 2026 – Saturday, 7th November.
