This year marks a very special milestone for Once Upon a Smile, as the charity celebrates 15 years of supporting bereaved children and families across Greater Manchester. As the only dedicated child bereavement centre in the North West, the charity has been providing a safe space for children to express their feelings, explore emotions, and begin to make sense of experiences that can be difficult even for adults.
To celebrate this landmark year, Once Upon a Smile is delighted to announce the generous business partners supporting the 15th Anniversary Grand Ball, an evening dedicated to raising vital funds for the children and families the charity supports.
Partners for the Grand Ball include:
- Headline Partner: Sprayed Concrete Solutions and Roydon Group
- Event Partners: Leasing Options
- Instant Win Partner: TRM Domestics
And a huge thanks to: Sadie Sumner, Green Contract Services, Think! design and Hickling & Squires
“For 15 years, Once Upon a Smile has been a place where children feel seen, understood, and supported, and the Grand Ball ensures we can continue providing this vital support for many more years to come,” commented Danny Miller and Daniel Jillings, Co-Founders of Once Upon a Smile.
David Bland of Sprayed Concrete Solutions commented:
“We’re proud to support Once Upon a Smile in their 15th year. Their work changes lives, and we’re honoured to be part of this celebration and continuing to help them make a difference.”
Gareth Wallwork of Roydon Group commented:
“We’re proud to continue supporting Once Upon a Smile, especially at this year’s anniversary Grand Ball. Being part of their incredible work and helping bring smiles to children and families is truly magical.”
The Grand Ball will take place on Saturday 9th May at the iconic The Point at Emirates Old Trafford. Guests can expect an evening of entertainment, delicious food, laughter, and the opportunity to take part in a raffle and auction with incredible prizes. Tickets are £120 per person, including an arrival drinks reception, a three-course meal, and entertainment throughout. Limited seats are available.
