The Prince’s Trust is the UK’s leading youth charity and this year celebrates its 40th Anniversary: It’s going to be a big year both regionally and nationally. The Trust believe that every young person, no matter what their background, has the potential to succeed. In 2016 we in the North West aim to change 6,000 young people’s lives forever. All our fundraising events help us raise vital funds. With your support we can make a real difference.

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Clay Shoot

Eaton Park, Cheshire- Thursday 14th April

By kind permission of Their Graces The Duke and Duchess of Westminster, the 7th Prince’s Trust Sporting Clay Shoot will be taking place in the picturesque surroundings of Eaton Park, on Thursday 14th April 2016.

The day will start at 8am with registration, a delicious breakfast and a full briefing. You will then enjoy a great day’s shooting with a series of five 200 clay flush drives, to replicate different types of game – rest assured your team’s shooting skills will be fully tested. To finish the day in style, a sumptuous three course meal by Horseradish will be served in the Wolf Room, followed by the presentation of the prizes.

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Our shoot is kindly sponsored by Textron Aviation, Promatic International, Boodles, Chester Racecourse, Hunters Land Rover Chester and Harris & Howard.

Price: A team of 4 guns £2,500

It’s The Business

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Panoramic 34, Liverpool- Thursday 28th April

This relaxed afternoon hosted by Louise Minchin from BBC Breakfast is your chance to have lunch with esteemed business leaders of the 21st Century. The theme of the lunch, titled It’s the Business is all about success in business with the speakers sharing their experiences, including highs and lows around their success.

Our panel for 2016 includes:

Lloyd Dorfman CBE, Founder and President of the Travelex Group

Nina Barbour, Managing Director of the Bolesworth Estate

Robert Elstone, CEO Everton Football Club

Simon Rimmer, Chef & Co-Presenter of Sunday Brunch

Sir Michael Bibby Bt., DL, Managing Director of Bibby Line Group Limited

This exclusive lunch will include champagne reception on arrival, all drinks and a five course degustation lunch.

It’s the Business is kindly sponsored by Artorius Wealth, Praetura and Panoramic 34.

Price: £500 donation to The Trust

Eaton Park Gala Ball

Eaton Park, Cheshire- Thursday 9th June

We are delighted to announce that tables are selling fast to our most prestigious charity event of the year, The Prince’s Trust Eaton Park Gala Ball which will take place in the stunning grounds of Eaton Park, the home of The Grosvenor Family, by kind permission of Their Graces.

This glamorous black tie evening will commence at 7pm with a Laurent-Perrier Champagne reception, followed by a sumptuous meal created exclusively for the occasion.

In previous years guests rocked the night away with Jools Holland, Bryan Ferry and Lulu, whilst raising significant funds to help the most marginalised young people in the North West. This year’s event will be a part of The Prince’s Trust’s 40th Anniversary celebrations and is set to be bigger and better than ever before.

I do hope you can join us this year for a dazzling evening with a very special private performance from one of The Prince’s Trust Celebrity Ambassadors. The Eaton Park Gala Ball is an exclusive invitation only event held in a unique venue with limited tables.

Our Eaton Park Gala Ball is kindly sponsored by Boodles.

Price: A table for 10 £3,500 and VIP tables for 10 £5,000

Royal Birkdale Golf Day

Southport- Thursday 30th June

Royal Birkdale is one of Britain’s finest golf clubs, has been voted the No 1 course in Britain and is among the best in the world. Plus most importantly it is set to hold The Open Championship in 2017.

You and your team will follow in the footsteps of Open Championship winners Arnold Palmer and Padraig Harrington as you are challenged by a course guaranteed to be in magnificent condition.

Your day will include breakfast, golf, dinner and prize presentation for the top three teams. Plus competitions such as the longest drive, nearest the pin and beat the pro which for 2016 will be Female Pro Kelly Tidy.

The game itself will be from a two tee start (beginning at 12 noon) with the format of team stableford with the best two scores to count on each hole.

Price: Four Ball £1,500

Polo Day

Chester Racecourse, Chester- Sunday 4th September

Our Prince’s Trust Polo Day will be taking place at Chester Racecourse, on Sunday 4th September 2016.

The day will start at 12 noon with a Laurent-Perrier Champagne & Pimm’s reception before you enjoy a lavish three course meal. After lunch you will watch a exciting exhibition match, which is an excellent chance for family and friends who have never experienced polo to get a taste for the sport and benefit from all aspects of the day including mingling with the players and stomping the divots.

To end the day in style we will have a live band and a DJ.

Price: A table for 10 £1,000

Celebrate Success

St George’s Hall, Liverpool- Thursday 3rd November

In the past year, 6,000 of young people changed their lives in the North West with support from The Prince’s Trust. Now in its 13th year, this award series highlights some of the incredible achievements and journeys travelled by young people in your region.

The Diamond Ball

St George’s Hall, Liverpool- Thursday 1st December

The Diamond Ball has raised over £800,000 to help young people get back into work, education and training in Merseyside.

Last year over 400 guests joined us at St George’s Hall for an evening of celebration which this year is set to be even bigger and better. The Diamond Ball has been a highlight of Liverpool’s social calendar for many years and has included a truly golden performance from Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet, a new wave 80’s show from Martin Fry & ABC plus a Grammy Award worthy set from artist Alison Moyet.

Your evening will begin with a Laurent-Perrier Champagne reception before you move through into The Great Hall where you’ll be treated to a four-course dinner before you dance the evening away to one of our Prince’s Trust

Celebrity Ambassador.

We also welcome back our headline sponsor David M Robinson who has once again donated a £10,000 diamond to be raffled off at the stroke of midnight.

Price: A table for 10 £2,250

To book your table or for more information please call Laura McGuinness on 0161 874 7538 or email laura.mcguinness@princes-trust.org.uk