Kenward Trust are proud to be hosting our very first Kenward Will Change Lives Ball, 15th March 2025 at the Mercure Hotel, Maidstone. 

Our mission is to raise awareness and funds to support our Youth Services Team who run life saving intervention and prevention Think Differently programs in schools around Kent. We are holding this in memory of Will, Kim Webster’s son who tragically died July 2018 from experimental drug misuse one night. Kim is our Youth Executive who helps to deliver the Intervention talks in schools around Kent. What happened to Will, is every parent’s worst nightmare. He had a bright future ahead of him in the Army, he had just successfully completed his army assessment and was ready to start his lifelong dream.

One night he went out with a friend and after a few drinks they were offered Tramadol as a recreational high. His friend survived but tragically Will had a reaction and died. This goes to show that drug experimentation can be literally like the flip of a coin, heads you’re ok, tails you are not.

The Ball

We cordially invite you to our very first Youth Charity Ball. This spectacular event promises to be a night to remember, filled with glitz, glamour, and a cause that will warm your heart. There will be music, dancing and a delectable two-course meal. But the true highlight of the night will be the abundance of fundraising fun, where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to Kenward Trust's mission. This is your chance to dress to impress and let your inner diva shine. Slip into your most glamorous attire and prepare to dance the night away. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference.

Event Details

Saturday 15th March 2025 from 7 pm to 12 am.

The venue is the Mercure Hotel, Great Danes Maidstone, Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RE.

Price: £55 per ball ticket or £500 for a table of ten.

Ticket includes:

• Arrival drink

• 2 course meal 

• Auction

• Disco

Dress Code: Formal with a theme of blue and gold.

Guests are entitled to a 15% discount rate for B&B at the Mercure Hotel when reference “PK1 for event 600452”

Award Winning Think Differently

Our Think Differently team are making a huge impact in schools using real life stories and experiences from individuals to help young people understand the outcomes of making certain decisions.

All funds raised from our charity ball will go directly to our award winning Youth Services Team that will enable us to continue educating young people about the dangers of substance abuse.

Find out more about our award winning Think Differently programme here.

Our Charity Ball is proudly sponsored by:

Sponsorship

Do you want to be a part of this incredible journey with us?

If so, we are looking for sponsors for our Ball, with the following packages on offer for you consider:

Gold £5k

• Table of 10 ball tickets

• Key Sponsor Branding

• Branded Activity Day at Kenward Place for 10 people

• Drugs and Alcohol Training for your organisation (up to 100 people in one event)

• Press Release & social

• £300 would go towards a school visit of your choice by our Youth Services Team - sponsored by your organisation.

Silver £2.5k

• 5 ball tickets

• Sponsor Branding

• Branded Activity Day at Kenward Place for 6 people

• Drugs and Alcohol Training for your organisation (up to 100 people in one event)

• £300 would go towards a school visit of your choice by our Youth Services Team - sponsored by your organisation.

Bronze £1.5k

• 2 ball tickets

• Sponsor Branding

• Activity Day at Kenward Place for 4 people

• £300 would go towards a school visit of your choice by our Youth Services Team - sponsored by your organisation.

Table Sponsorship £500 - Your own branding on a table for 10 guests.

Please email Hetty.Palmer@kenwardtrust.org.uk for all sponsorship enquires.