FRIENDS FOR LEISURE FUNDRAISING GALA DINNER
Friends for Leisure is inviting businesses, supporters and members of the local community to come together for a special fundraising gala dinner celebrating the charity’s 30th anniversary.
Taking place on Saturday 17th October 2026 at Congleton Golf Club, the black-tie event will raise vital funds to help Friends for Leisure continue supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities across Cheshire East.
The evening will begin with a welcome drinks reception before guests enjoy a three-course meal, live entertainment from local band Dr Bruff and the Push, fundraising activities and an opportunity to celebrate three decades of helping young people build friendships, confidence and independence.
There will also be a fantastic range of raffle prizes to be won including prizes from:
- Crewe Alex Football Club, Crewe
- The Ryles Arms, Macclesfield
- The Luminous Clinic, Congleton
- The Snow Centre, Manchester
- Stoke City Football Club
- Swettenham Arms, Congleton
- Higher Ground Cafe, Congleton
- Capesthorne Hall
The event comes at a crucial time for the charity. Earlier this year, we announced we had been forced to introduce charges for some of our services due to increasing financial pressures, making fundraising more important than ever to safeguard our future.
Amanda Hunt, General Manager at Friends for Leisure, said; “This gala dinner is an opportunity to celebrate everything Friends for Leisure has achieved over the past 30 years, but it’s also about looking ahead to the future. Every ticket purchased and every pound raised will help us continue providing life-changing opportunities for disabled children and young people who might otherwise experience isolation and loneliness. We hope businesses, families and supporters from across Cheshire East will join us for what promises to be a fantastic evening.”
The event is adults only and tickets cost £55 per person and include a welcome drink, three-course meal and evening entertainment. The dress code is black tie or lounge suit with cocktail or evening dresses. Places are limited and booking is essential.
To reserve tickets or find out more, email info@friendsforleisure.org.uk before 31 August 2026.
