Events
By supporting our events you will help The Foundation provide medical support to those who need it most and in doing so help to improve lives. Please remember to invite your friends to join you at the events.
29th September 2012 – The Scarlet Masquerade Ball
You are invited to The Scarlet Masquerade Ball which has been rescheduled to 29th September 2012 at Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club. Guests will enjoy a sparkling reception, gala dinner, and be entertained by opera, close up card tricks, and dancing and more. There will be opportunities to win superb prizes in the auction, raffle and casino. We hope you will join us for this exclusive and glamorous evening and help to make it a night to remember. Guest tickets are £100 or £1000/£1200 for a table of 10/12. For tickets contact Lorna Votier on 020 8332 1792 or by email l.votier@thevictoriafoundation.org.uk
29th January 2012 - Funny Women Charity Show
What better to do on the last Sunday evening in January but come along to the Funny Women Charity Show at the wonderful Orange Tree Theatre. The Victoria Foundation is delighted to once again be the charity partner for this fabulous show which promises to be another great evening of comedy with Suzy Bennett returning as MC. There are lots of wonderful prizes donated by local businesses to be won in the raffle too… for details of prizes
Tickets for the show are £20. Book online at the Orange Tree Theatre or at the theatre box office on 020 8940 3633.
Thank you to Hamptons International for sponsoring the event programme.
Previous Events
11th November 2011 - Black Tie Dinner and Dance - with Legends of Swing music at Warren House
What better way to start the party season early - a wonderful evening dining with friends at Warren House, followed by live music from top 'Swing Era' tribute act, Ray Lowe - The Legends of Swing. Dance the night away to all-time classics by Sammy Davis Jnr, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Matt Monro and of course Frank Sinatra. Drinks and canapés will be served on arrival, followed by a two course dinner with wine. Guests will also have the opportunity to win fabulous prizes in the raffle, silent auction and try their luck at the casino table. All funds raised will provide medical support which will help to improve the lives of those in need - see DETAILS
TICKETS : £45.00, including drinks reception, two course dinner, half bottle wine, coffee and a £10.00 donation to the charity.
DON’T DELAY BOOK YOUR TICKET(s)/TABLE TODAY - Contact Lorna Votier on 020 8332 1792 or email Lorna Votier
1st November 2011 - Comedy Charity Challenge at Cannizaro House
The Foundation is delighted to again be partnering with Funny Women for the Funny Women In Business Comedy Charity Challenge at Cannizaro Hotel in Wimbledon on 1st November 2011. We are delighted to have the fabulous Janet Ellis to host the event. Taking to the stage for one night only are businesses women including Gail Downey, Janet Borrow, Kish Modasia, Rachel Merrick and a ‘mystery business woman’.
Not only are the ladies taking on this challenge but they have also each agreed to aim to raise £500 to support The Victoria Foundation. The sponsorship funds raised will help to provide medical support to those in need.
TICKETS are £30 or early bird and friends tickets are £25.
25th September 2011 - 5k fun run/walk
The Victoria Foundation invites you to join our first 5k fun run/walk on 25th September 2011 starting from Cannizaro House in Wimbledon. This promises to be a fabulous event with a relaxed atmosphere suitable for all the family - an ideal event for beginners and experienced runners alike. The race is supported by and is being organised in partnership with The Athena Network.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME - you can run, walk or do both. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and run/walk the course with them.
Find out more and register now
22nd September 2011 - Annual Supporters Reception at Ham Polo Club - from 5.30pm
Our Annual Supporter Reception will be held on 22nd September 2011 once again at Ham Polo Club. Guests will enjoy an evening of polo, drinks and canapés before hearing from Graham Ball and Lorna Votier on the achievements of the Foundation and plans for the future. Numbers are limited. Please contact Lorna Votier on 07533 166552 or email Lorna Votier if you would like to attend.
The Victoria Foundation is delighted to have the support of HSBC and Hamptons International who are both generously sponsoring this event and to Gail Turner-McGowan for kindly taking photographs at the event.
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17th September 2011 - Great River Race
The Victoria Foundation is delighted to have in partnership with The Richmond Chamber of Commerce a team rowing in the Great River Race on 17th September 2011. Thank you to Academy Signs for sponsoring the flag for the boat.
This is London's River Marathon - a spectacular boat race which attracts over 300 crews from all over the globe. Each team member has pledged to raise £500 to support our Special Wheels Appeal to help provide a much needed fully-accessible 15 seat mini-bus which will help ensure many local residents who are elderly, frail or medically infirm have the opportunity to leave their home and continue life as part of the community and disabled children and young people are able to go on educational and social outings helping to expand their horizons.
SPONSOR THE TEAM TODAY AND HELP THEM TO REACH THEIR £4000 TARGET
3rd July 2011 - Funny Women Awards Showcase at the Orange Tree Theatre
After the sell-out Funny Women show at the Orange Tree Theatre in January this year we are delighted to again be the charity which will receive a donation from the proceeds of the Funny Women Awards Showcase - sharp and sassy humour from the newest crop of female comedy talent, plus special guests - see more details.
A huge thank you to Hamptons International for their continued sponsorship.
Tickets £12.50 (£10 concessions). For tickets please contact the Orange Tree Theatre BOOKING NOW
6th - 14th March 2011 - The Great Wall Challenge
On 6th March our Great Wall Challenge Team will leave Heathrow and travel to Beijing to take part in this challenge. The team are aiming to raise £50,000 - 100% of the funds raised will help to improve many lives through the medical support they will provide. For further details see THE GREAT WALL CHALLENGE or Sponsor the team.
5th February 2011 - The Scarlet Ball
On 5th February our Great Wall Challenge team are organising The Scarlet Ball at Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club. We are delighted that HSBC, Savills, Felton Pumphrey and Fisher Meredith are sponsoring this event and to have Jeni Barnett as our host and William Rouse from Chiswick Auctions to act as auctioneer for the evening. Please see our EVENTS page for further details. Tickets are £100, or £1000/£1200 for a table of 10/12. Guests will enjoy a sparkling reception, gala dinner and will be entertained with opera, close up card tricks, an auction, raffle, and casino. For full details see THE SCARLET BALL SOLD OUT
23rd January 2011 - Funny Women Charity Show
After the two sell out Funny Women shows at the Orange Tree Theatre in 2010 The Foundation is delighted to again be the charity partner of this show on 23rd January 2011. Headlined and hosted by Jan Ravens. Tickets are £20 For tickets please contact the Orange Tree Theatre SOLD OUT
23rd November 2010 - Funny Women Challenge
The Foundation is delighted to again be the charity partner of Funny Women for the Funny Women In Business Challenge at the Bingham Hotel on 23rd November 2010. We are delighted that Gabby Logan is hosting the event and Hamptons International, Cydesdale Bank, NatWest and Rowberry Morris are sponsoring this event. Taking to the stage for one night only are local ladies- Claire Pelenc, Julie Hall, Karen Darby, Mel Burgess, Nora Berge. Sponsor the team Tickets are £35. For tickets please contact Lorna Votier on 07533 166552 or email Lorna Votier LIMITED TICKETS
15th September 2010 - Annual Supporters Reception
Our first annual supporter reception will be held at Ham Polo Club on 15th September 2010. Guests will enjoy an evening of polo at the fabulous Ham Polo Club before hearing from Graham Ball and Lorna Votier on the achievements of The Foundation and plans for the future. Numbers are limited, please contact Lorna Votier on 07533 166552 or email Lorna Votier if you would like to attend.
24th June 2010 - Funny Women Awards Showcase at the Orange Tree Theatre
After the sell out Funny Women show at the Orange Tree Theatre in January this year we are delighted to again be the charity which will receive a donation from the proceeds of the Funny Women Awards Showcase - sharp and sassy humour from the newest crop of female comedy talent, plus special guests. Headlined by Shazia Mirza and hosted by Suzy Bennett. Tickets £12.50 (£10). For tickets please contact the Orange Tree Theatre BOOKING NOW
16th March 2010 - S L Privee Fashion Show at ParVinu
The Foundation is delighted to be the beneficiary charity of the S L Privee Fashion Show on 16th March at ParVinu in St Margaret’s. You will have the opportunity to see the latest collections of lingerie and swimwear from S L Privee, sample some great food and wine and enjoy some shopping. All tickets will be entered into a draw for the chance to win some fabulous prizes. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Foundation. Tickets are £25. For tickets please contact Lorna Votier on 07533 166552 or email Lorna Votier BOOK NOW - LIMITED TICKETS
We look forward to seeing you soon at one of the events. If you would like to organise your own event to raise funds for The Foundation or for The Foundation to be the beneficiary charity of a planned event please contact Lorna Votier on 07533 166 552 or email Lorna Votier.
Thank you for your support - together we change more lives.












