Hawkwell House Hotel hosting charity gala

Iffley-based boutique hotel Mercure Hawkwell House is hosting a glittering 1920’s themed New Year’s Eve party in support of local charities.

Guests will be treated to a glamorous jazz age-inspired party, with a DJ, an exclusive four-course dinner with Champagne.

The proceeds from the event will be shared between Oxfordshire based charities Sobell House Hospice, SeeSaw and Be Free Young Carers. People attending the event are encouraged to dress in vintage attire for the evening in the style of the Great Gatsby.

Sobell House provides palliative and end of life care, See Saw, grief support to youngsters and Be Free Young Carers supports young carers.

Isabela Dumbrava, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hawkwell House Hotel, said: “We’re proud to be putting fundraising for three incredible good causes at the heart of our New Year’s Eve celebration.

“These charities do so much good in Oxfordshire, and it’s a privilege to support them. The night promises to be fantastic fun and a great opportunity to dress up and see in 2025 in style. We’re looking forward to celebrating with our guests.”

Hannah Waugh, Fundraising Coordinator at Be Free Young Carers, said: “Be Free Young Carers is incredibly grateful to be supported by Hawkwell House at the New Year’s Eve Charity Gala.

“Be Free Young Carers is the only charity providing support to young carers in Oxfordshire. Support from Hawkwell House will allow us to provide our emotional support and respite services to young carers which are essential in giving them the chance to achieve their full potential.”

Jane Alexander Carr, Head of Fundraising at SeeSaw said: “SeeSaw is delighted to be a charity partner of Hawkwell House’s New Year’s Eve Charity Gala. As a small local charity, we rely on the support and generosity of our community to fund our work.

“The Charity Gala will help to provide bereavement support to all children and young people in Oxfordshire that may need it, as they learn to manage their grief so they can face the future with hope.”

Nikki Gracey, Relationships Fundraising Manager at Sobell House said: “We are delighted to be working with Hawkwell House Hotel for their New Year’s Eve Charity Gala.  Hawkwell House has supported Sobell House for many years, this event will be particularly special and promises to be a wonderful conclusion to the festive season.

“Funds raised through this event will help Sobell House Hospice to provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care to adults living in Oxfordshire with a life-limiting illness, and support to their family and friends.”

Tickets cost £125 per person and include a glass of bubbly on arrival, a four-course meal, half a bottle of house wine and a glass of champagne at midnight. Doors open at 6.30pm and dinner will be served at 7.30pm. To purchase tickets, click here.

Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel is a four-star 77-bed boutique hotel in Iffley, Oxford. It welcomes visitors to the city and locals for all-day dining, drinks and afternoon tea. It features three versatile event spaces that are ideal for meetings, conferences, weddings and parties.

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