Aldingbourne Trust goes to the Ball!

On Saturday 28th February, Aldingbourne Trust welcomed 280 guests to the magnificent Goodwood House for The Flower Ball – an evening brimming with celebration, magic, and dancing. The event was proudly hosted and supported by Goodwood as part of their two-year commitment to Aldingbourne Trust as their Charity of the Year.

​Our teams transformed the venue into a spectacular floral wonderland, with stunning flowers crafted by the talented Craftastic Team & volunteers. Guests were greeted with sophistication and elegance by Fleur de Rêves, whose presence turned heads as they welcomed everyone to the evening. Conversations sparkled as guests mingled before being invited into the Drawing Room and Ballroom.

The three-course dinner was accompanied by jaw-dropping performances from Ultimate Event Magic, who delighted guests with their incredible tricks. Following dinner, the atmosphere came alive as attendees danced the night away to the energetic sounds of live band The Stallions.

Guests were also able to purchase the beautiful Craftastic flowers to take home, with many leaving with their favourite pieces. Throughout the evening, Andrew, one of the people we support, captured the magic through his photography, saying: “I have really enjoyed being here tonight. Thank you for the opportunity.”

A special congratulations went to Flo, one of the people we support, who won the Best Dressed prize, adding extra sparkle to the evening.

This unforgettable evening was made possible by a phenomenal team effort, showcasing how Aldingbourne Trust works together to share our story and passion for making a difference. Thanks to Jackie Williscroft for all of her efforts, and the immense generosity of our sponsor Emma Lochhead for sponsoring the flowers. 

Special thanks go to our Fundraising Team, Abigail and Lena, whose dedication and commitment made The Flower Ball a resounding success.

We raised an extraordinary £60,000 from the Flower Ball! Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended, sponsored, and donated, the funds raised will go directly towards benefiting services across the whole Trust, helping us continue to support people with learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilled, independent lives.