Mark Hopwood’s Letter

Open letter to the Rail Industry from Mark Hopwood CBE, new Railway Ball Chair. The Railway Ball: Uniting UK Rail for Railway Children. Dear Railway Industry Colleagues,  It’s been a while since our last update, and we’re thrilled to announce that The Railway Ball is back for

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Terms and Conditions

The Railway Ball – Terms & Conditions Cancellation Terms Full payment prior to the event is required. Notice of cancellation must be in writing to the Organisers, CL Events.  Refunds will be based on the following terms: More than 9 months prior to the Ball Full refund

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News – Theme launch 2022

IT’S BACK TO BUSINESS AS USUAL The Railway Ball after a two year break Affectionately referred to as “UK rails biggest night out”, The Railway Ball 2022 is a fundraising event for Railway Children, attracting both young talent and industry paragons plus their partners. This autumn The

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An Message for Our Supporters

A Message for Our Supporters COVID-19 Update by Ball Chair: HS1’s Dyan Crowther We hope that you, your family, and friends are safe and well. The Railway Ball and Railway Children are doing all we can to help vulnerable and marginalised children, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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RB19 Railway Ball Auction Lots

The Railway Ball Auction Time for a Shopathon! This year’s Railway Ball Auction, is a megastore packed with merchandise and gift ideas to treat your nearest and dearest or to spoil yourself. Even better, every item sold will boost The Railway Ball total and help Railway Children

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Bill Bailey Blog

Bill Tops the Bill Bill Bailey’s Booked for the Ball What you see is pretty much what you get with Bill Bailey. One of the nation’s most loved, down-to-earth comedians, Bill is kept grounded by family life and a love of nature. Did you know? His taste

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Railway Ball newcomers blog

THE RAILWAY BALL Meet the Railway Ball Newbies The Railway Ball has doubled in size since it first started, back in 2000. Many of the Ball’s 1,200+ guests have been with us since then. Thanks to them, we are on course to take our cumulative fundraising to

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Putting your money to work

THE RAILWAY BALL Together we’re changing children’s lives Since our first Railway Ball in 2000 we have done incredible things. Your support has helped us raise an amazing £6,500,000. That generosity has changed thousands of lives… The amazing amount of money raised through The Railway Ball makes

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News – Theme launch

THE RAILWAY BALL PRESENTS SPACE ODYSSEY To boldly party where no one has partied before The glitteriest party in the universe Step into the abyss, to journey through time and space with our sci-fi discothèque, Space Odyssey. Music, dancing and the very best cocktails are all to

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Making a huge difference

THE RAILWAY BALL Making a huge difference for Railway Children Railway Children has been fighting for the millions of children around the world that are forced to survive a life on streets and railway stations for over 20 years. They’ve already helped over 300,000 children, who had no

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