The Butterfly Ball London 2025 in aid of Caudwell Children, receives over £1,515,585 in donations at a star studded evening at The Dorchester Hotel.
On 25th June, The Butterfly Ball returned to the iconic Dorchester Hotel to celebrate Caudwell Children’s 25th anniversary, where the UK based charity benefited from an astonishing £1,515,585, which was generously donated by philanthropists, like-minded people and supporters. All donations made will go towards helping Caudwell Children continue their vital work, supporting disabled and autistic children to reach their full potential.
Stars including: Paloma Faith, Tamzin Outhwaite, Donna Preston, Michelle Gayle, Brenda Edwards, Jonathan Wilkes, Olivia Cox, Lady Wilemnia Forsyth, Dominic Skinner, Nicholas Hamilton and Emhrys Cooper all attended this glamorous and life-changing event.
This year’s Butterfly Ball, sponsored by Burgess and Furrer Carrara was curated by award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, best-selling author, TV personality and podcast host Paloma Faith, who served as Musical Director. Known for her hit singles including “Only Love Can Hurt Like This,” she curated a night of unforgettable entertainment with Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge taking to the stage. Magic FM DJ Neev Spencer played during the dinner and DJ Harriet Rose made sure the party continued into the small hours of the night. Hosted by Nick Ede, he was joined on stage by Rhys Walker, a proud beneficiary of the charity’s Shaping Futures employability programme.
The evening highlighted the life-changing work that Caudwell Children does. The charity’s CEO Claire Marshall celebrated 25 years of Caudwell Children by sharing beneficiaries’ success stories after receiving support.
Claire Marshall, CEO of Caudwell Children said “I’m deeply moved by the extraordinary generosity shown by our guests and supporters at this year’s Butterfly Ball, especially as we mark a momentous milestone for Caudwell Children, 25 years of transforming the lives of disabled and autistic children. Experiencing my first Butterfly Ball as CEO is something I will never forget. The donations made will help to fund our vital, life-changing services, from mobility aids and sensory equipment to therapies and autism assessments. This evening wasn’t just about fundraising, but was an opportunity for us to open doors to brighter futures, giving children the chance to thrive.”
Founder John Caudwell, who started the charity in 2000 gave a moving speech about the growth of the organisation, which now operates from the pioneering Caudwell International Children’s Centre, and has helped thousands of families to date.
John. Caudwell said:
“I feel immensely proud that, in 25 years of Caudwell Children, we have transformed the lives of children and young people over 100,000 times. Tonight’s Butterfly Ball is a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come. Seeing so many people come together with generosity, compassion, and belief in our mission fills me with deep gratitude. Every penny raised tonight will help us continue providing life-changing support to even more disabled and autistic children across the UK.”
The evening also featured a luxury live auction and charity pledges led by the charismatic Charlie Ross.
