The Walton Centre Charity held its 14th annual Jan Fairclough Ball at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool on Friday 14th November and once again, it was an outstanding success. Spearheaded by our patron, David Fairclough and family, and sponsored by our valued supporters AB Engineering, Home Bargains, Carpenters Group, and Mountain Earth, the evening raised an impressive £80,000 with every penny going towards our Home from Home.

The Home from Home is relatives accommodation, dedicated to creating comfortable and welcoming spaces for the families of patients receiving critical care at The Walton Centre. These spaces provide a vital sanctuary where loved ones can stay close, offering support and reassurance at what can often be a difficult and emotional time.

Guests were treated to an unforgettable evening of glitz and glamour, hosted by the award-winning broadcaster Steve Hothersall. The Titanic Hotel provided the perfect backdrop for the evening, where attendees enjoyed a delicious three-course meal and the chance to participate in both an online and live auction. Guests were also able to take part in a diamond raffle to win a stunning Circle of Life pendant kindly donated by A&M Diggle.

The online auction featured a range of sought-after items, including signed sporting memorabilia, exclusive experiences, stunning artwork, and luxury beauty packages. Meanwhile, the live auction saw heated bidding for extraordinary prizes such as hospitality packages at Hill Dickinson Stadium and Anfield, and a luxury weekend stay for ten at Longtail Cottage, complete with a private chef.

Our Head of Fundraising, Madeleine Fletcher, had this to say about the evening:

“Thank you to everyone who made the Jan Fairclough Ball a success again this year. To the Fairclough family for their fantastic commitment to fundraising for The Walton Centre; our corporate partners A&B Engineering, Carpenters Group, Home Bargains and Mountain Earth – their support ensures we can maximise what is raised on the night.  Thank you also to A&M Diggle for providing the extra sparkle!

And, of course, thank you to all our guests who attended and contributed to the success of the evening - we are continually humbled by the generosity shown, and we never take it for granted.”

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Home from Home, and we are delighted to have exceeded our £75,000 target. We are truly thankful for all of the money raised, which will go towards covering the £50,000 yearly running costs of the accommodation, alongside the refurbishment of parts of the unit to ensure it remains suitable and comfortable for families for the next ten years.

We’re also incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored and supported this year’s Jan Fairclough Ball. Your contributions are helping to make a real difference for patients and their families at The Walton Centre. Thank you for being part of this unforgettable night.

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Donate to our Home from Home Appeal

If you would like to help support families whose loved ones are undergoing life-saving treatment at the hospital, please make a donation to the Home from Home fund so we can continue providing this wonderful facility.

To learn more, please visit our dedicated Home from Home Appeal page.