Annual Charity Dinner
Silent and live auction
We will be holding a silent and live auction at our Charity Dinner this May. From luxury items to memorable experiences, there's something for everyone - and this is your chance to win. By bidding or donating, you’re not just winning prizes, you will help us treat and support more veterans to tackle their past, so they can take on the future.
The silent auction will be open from Wednesday 24 April and will close at 10.30pm on Thursday 8 May 2025 – so whether you're attending in person or supporting from anywhere else, you can get involved early and start bidding on some truly fantastic prizes.
Please click here to see all the wonderful prizes available. Good luck and happy bidding!
NEW STUNNING VENUE ANNOUNCED FOR 2025
We are delighted to announce that this year’s dinner is fully booked and currently there is a waiting list if you’d like to attend. Please contact sue.thornton@combatstress.org.uk for more information or any questions.
On Thursday 8 May 2025, we’re hosting our Charity Dinner at the stunning Old War Office. The evening will begin with a sparkling drinks reception, followed by a three-course dinner. Guests will have the opportunity to bid for unique prizes in our online silent auction and live auction on the night to help raise vital money to improve veterans’ mental health.
We're delighted to confirm Patrick O'Connell is our master of ceremonies for this year's Charity Dinner. Paddy presents BBC Radio 4's Broadcasting House programme each Sunday morning.
He is also an occasional presenter of the PM programme and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. We can't wait to welcome Paddy to our dinner and we're extremely grateful he is given up his time to support our wonderful charity.
Angus Ashworth is our celebrity auctioneer to host the live auction on the night. Angus Ashworth is an antiques expert and auctioneer with his own auction house, Ryedale Auctioneers. Angus and his team feature in the documentary series The Yorkshire Auction House, one of Really's best-performing series. Angus has supported our Charity Dinner on numerous occasions and we are so grateful for his support.
Book your space for £250 per person, buy a table of ten ticket for £2,500, or pay £2,800 for a premium table of ten which includes being in a prime location, a special table host (if requested) and two bottles of champagne.
Approx. timings
- 6.45pm – Drinks Reception
- 7.30pm – Dinner
- 11.30pm – Carriages
Venue
Old War Office, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2EU.
Corporate sponsorship and advertising
There are a range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities available, please get in touch with our Corporate Fundraising team to find out more: corporate.fundraising@combatstress.org.uk.
With thanks
With thanks to L3Harris, our Headline Sponsor, Reception Sponsors Corps Security and Brit Insurance and Auction Sponsor Giftpoint.
