On 18 July 2012, we are holding a fundraising ball at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) in the City of London.  This is the Afghanistan Trusts major fund raising event for 2012.  A similar event at the HAC in 2011 raised £121,000 and was attended by City bankers, lawyers, accountants and consultants, amongst others. 

The Parachute Regiment Afghanistan Trust is a registered charity (1121647) providing welfare support and assistance to wounded paratroopers who have suffered life changing injuries as a result of serving in Afghanistan.  The charity also supports their families and fills the gap in assistance that the state and other charities cannot fill.   

We cater for scores of wounded; whose number increases after each operational tour the Parachute Regiment completes in Afghanistan.  Consequently, the need to raise funds to help those Paratroopers who have sacrificed much in the service of their country remains pressing.  More information can be found at www.afghanistantrust.com

Format of the Evening:

 

1800-1900     -           Champagne drinks reception on HAC forecourt.

1800               -           Static displays of Para equipment, vehicles and troops.

1845-1900     -           Band of the Parachute Regiment beats the retreat.

1900               -           Guests are escorted to the dining room by Para table hosts.

1915               -           Para colour parties march into the dining room & post the Regimental Colours.

1930               -           Dinner (each table hosted by an officer/SNCO of the Regiment).

2100-2125     -           Senior Representative speaking on recent experiences in Afghanistan.

2130-2200     -           Auction of major items by Mr Roger Dakin (a popular professional auctioneer).

 

• Lots will include:  Tandem jumping with the Red Devils, bespoke executive stretch corporate training days with the one of the Para units (tailored to the needs of the winning bidder) and a ‘guns and ammo day’ on the ranges with one of the Regiment’s specialist units.  A copy of the No1 Victoria Cross edition of the SAS War Diaries.
• There will also two silent auctions running of quality sporting and holiday items and the other of high quality art pieces.

 

2200-0100     -           Dancing to the late hours of the evening.

0100               -           Carriages.

Please note that all proceeds from the evening will go direct to the Afghanistan Trust charity.  50% of monies for the War Diaries will go to the SAS Association

Tables of 9 + host - £1850.

Individual tickets - £185.

Dress: Black tie.