Airedale Hospital & Community Charity (AHCC) is delighted to announce that Robertson Construction Yorkshire & East Midlands is once again supporting its much-anticipated Winter Ball as headline sponsor, marking a third consecutive year of partnership.
The continued support from Robertson highlights a shared commitment to supporting local healthcare and improving experiences for patients, families and staff across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and the wider community.
The Winter Ball will be held on 13 November 2026 at East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, and is one of the charity’s flagship fundraising events, bringing together supporters, businesses and community members for an evening of entertainment, celebration and giving.
The ball will raise money to help create a new and improved soothing sensory room on the Children’s Unit. This state-of-the-art interactive room will offer children a safe space to unwind, feel settled and take a break from the worries that staying in hospital can bring.
Jodie Hearnshaw, Charity manager at Airedale Hospital & Community Charity, said:
“We are incredibly grateful to Robertson for its ongoing support of our Charity Ball. Their generosity and commitment over the past three years has made a significant impact, helping us to raise vital funds that directly benefit patients and their families. It’s fantastic to have them alongside us once again as headline sponsor.”
Jonathan Sizer, Regional Managing Director at headline sponsor Robertson Construction Yorkshire and East Midlands, added:
“Our ongoing work across the Trust’s estate gives our team a firsthand view of the incredible impact the charity has on patients, families and staff.
“The drive to fund a new sensory room for the Children’s Unit is a fantastic example of the charity’s work. This facility will offer children a safe space to unwind and take a break from the worries that a hospital stay can bring. We feel privileged to be headline sponsor of the Winter Ball once more and look forward to joining everyone on the night.”
This year’s Winter Ball promises to be another fantastic evening with music by Downtown Underground, a 6-piece world-class band fronted by an American soul star.
Tickets are now available for anyone wishing to join the fun. Priced at £75 per person (tables of 10 are also available) tickets also include a drinks reception with canapés, a three-course meal courtesy of Harrogate-based Nomad Catering, and an evening of fundraising entertainment including a raffle and games hosted by compère Mark Your Occasion.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.airedalecharity.org/winterball2026 or by emailing anhsft.charity@nhs.net.
