The Manchester Ball is an independent fundraising dinner dance, generously supported by local business, industry, and the professional community. We pride ourselves on hosting a professional, yet relaxed evening, whilst raising awareness and funds for our chosen charity, and bringing you the best entertainment in the country for a fantastic evening. In 2022 we will be celebrating the 33rd Manchester Ball, during which time, we have raised over £674,000 for local charities. In 2021, we raised an astonishing £72,636 for both the Manchester Youth Zone and HideOut Youth Zones, enabling them to continue the fabulous work they have been doing during these incredibly difficult past few years, when demand for support has been so great. Thank you for your phenomenal support! We are continuing our support of these two fantastic charities. Based within Manchester wards that have a deprivation rate of over 40%, are vital for the communities they support: providing both a universal offering to young people and targeted programmes. Both centres see over 1,000 visits by young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs) each week. Both the Manchester and Hideout Youth Zones work hard to raise the aspirations of young people, empowering them to enjoy healthier lifestyles and refuting the concept that where you come from dictates where you are going in life! The Youth Zone’s offer extensive programme’s including sports, arts, life skills and training all of which have the aim of: · Building the confidence of Young People · Supporting them to achieve their goals and ambitions · Building resilient, determined, and creative adults Offering a safe space that is open when schools are shut, where young people will always have someone who has their back.