Spring Ball 2026
We are delighted to be organising a spectacular Spring Ball at Hilton Southampton - Utilia Bowl on 18th April 2026.
This event follows the hugely successful Autumn Ball in 2023 which raised over £35,000 for Breast Cancer Research at Southampton Hospitals Charity
Charity registration number: 1206909
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Silent Auction is now LIVE!
Our Spring Ball Silent Auction is NOW LIVE!
We’re so excited to announce that our Spring Ball Silent Auction is officially open - and it’s open to everyone!
Whether you’re joining us on Saturday or cheering us on from afar, you can now browse, bid, and be part of something really special.
From amazing experiences to fantastic prizes, there’s something for everyone - and every bid makes a difference.
All money raised will go directly to breast cancer research at Southampton Hospitals Charity UK helping to support vital work and make a real impact.
Start bidding here: https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/shcspringball
Please share with friends, family, and colleagues - the more people involved, the more we can raise!
Thank you so much for your support
Guest Speaker
Aaron Phipps MBE
Aaron Phipps MBE is three time Paralympian and gold medal winning champion from the Tokyo 2020 games. He plays the brutal, only full-contact disability sport, Wheelchair Rugby aka Murderball. His team went from being 5th in the world to the best on the planet, in the middle of a global pandemic!
He is a keen fundraiser and in 2016 became the first person in the world to scale Kilimanjaro on his hands and knees.
He has been voted in the top 100 most influential people in the UK with a disability.
Live Music
Savour the dulcet tones of Emily Blackledge as she weaves timeless jazz and sultry blues through the air during our champagne reception. Then, as the evening unfolds, let the energy soar with Southampton’s own Rubiks - a powerhouse local rock band with a setlist as eclectic as it is electric, spanning alternative rock, psychedelic ‘60s, melodic ‘70s, new wave, pop, funk, and soul. Prepare to dance, sing, and celebrate long into the night.
Fine Dining
Auctions & raffle
Join the excitement with our live auction, where exclusive prizes and unforgettable experiences go to the highest bidder. Explore our silent auction for hidden treasures and bid at your leisure, then try your luck in the charity raffle — every ticket helping to make a real difference.
10 x tickets for Oktoberfest
Do you like beer? Do you like sausage? Then you’re going to love this!
We’ve got another amazing prize that has kindly been donated for our auction at our Spring Ball in April 2026 - 10 seated tickets for Oktoberfest in Southampton on Friday 23rd October 2026.
4 x VIP festival tickets
Do you fancy winning 4 VIP tickets to Playing The Field Festival Southampton in May next year? You'll get exclusive access to a private VIP tent, and enjoy complete with shaded seating, space to unwind, and top-shelf drinks on tap whilst you chill and enjoy the music.
Cocktail masterclass
What's your favourite tipple? Do you enjoy a Cosmopolitan like Carrie Bradshaw or a Martini (shaken, not stirred) like Mr Bond?
Get ready to unleash your inner mixologist with this amazing prize, that will be available in our auction - a cocktail masterclass for you and 9 of your friends at The Orange Rooms in Southampton.
For more information about what to expect visit https://www.orangerooms.co.uk/new.../cocktail-masterclasses/
£200 Personal Training Voucher
Are you looking to get into the best shape of your life, whilst having fun?
Our friends at Brightside Personal Training in Southampton have generously donated a voucher worth £200 for our raffle!
More information on Brightside PT can be found here: https://www.brightsidept.com/
Magnum of Champagne
Celebrate in style with a magnum of Champagne, generously donated by Guy and Imogen Jones.
Dyson Airwrap
6-In-1 Versatility. Dry, Curl, Wave, Straighten, Smooth & Volumise. Very generously donated by the Dyson Foundation
Signed Coldplay merchandise
Signed Platinum disc (presented to Guy Berryman for A Rush Of Blood To The Head), signed photo, signed vinyl, signed CD, signed drumsticks and a totebag. All signed items come with a certificate of authenticity.
Becky Bettesworth artwork
We are thrilled that South Devon artist, Becky Bettesworth, has very kindly donated two stunning A2 framed prints for our auction, which will be taking place on the evening of our Spring Ball.
Becky is an acclaimed South Devon artist best known for her vintage travel poster–inspired art that beautifully showcases the charm and nostalgia of the British coast and countryside.
Raffle Prizes
Our hardworking committee have been busily collecting incredible gifts from generous local companies for our raffle. which will take place during the evening. Tickets will be available to buy on the night.
Contact us
Katrina Cathie MBE, Emily Blackledge, Lisa Wilson - Lead Fundraisers for the Spring Ball
Email: springball26@gmail.com
Organising team: Julie Scott, Louise Fitzgerald, Lucy Jones, Catherine Bryant, Debs Robinson. Kayla Chen