Care Sector Fundraising Ball FAQs

Where is the event taking place?

Grosvenor House – The Great Room
86–90 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 7TN

What time should I arrive?

You are invited to arrive from 6:00 PM. The evening will begin with welcome drinks and canapés.
The event will run until approximately 1:00 AM.

What can I expect from the evening?

Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening including:

A welcome drinks reception
A three-course dinner curated by award-winning caterers
Live entertainment and performances
A high-energy fundraising auction
Music and dancing into the early hours

What is on the menu?

The evening will feature a specially curated three-course meal, blending vibrant South Asian flavours with modern fine dining.
Guests will enjoy a variety of dishes across canapés, plated starters, a main course buffet, and a selection of desserts, followed by tea and coffee.

Vegetarian and other dietary options will be available.

What is the dress code?

This is a Black Tie event. Formal evening wear is encouraged.

How many guests will be seated at each table?

Each table will seat 12 guests.

How will I know where I’m sitting?

All guests will receive their table number via email ahead of the event.

What are the nearest train and tube stations?

Grosvenor House is well connected by public transport. Nearby stations include:

Bond Street Station (Elizabeth, Jubilee and Central lines) – approximately 6 to 11 minutes’ walk
Marble Arch Station (Central line) – approximately 5 minutes’ walk
Green Park Station (Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines) – approximately 8 to 12 minutes’ walk

Is there parking at the venue?

There is no parking available on-site at Grosvenor House. However, the following car parks are within walking distance:

Q‑Park Park Lane (W1K 7AN) – 5 to 7 minutes’ walk
Q‑Park Marble Arch (W2 2ET) – approximately 10 minutes’ walk
Euro Car Parks – The Mayfair Car Park (Achilles Way, W1K 1AB) – approximately 5 minutes’ walk
Care Park – Grosvenor Square (W1K 2HP) – approximately 5 to 6 minutes’ walk

We recommend pre-booking your parking via platforms such as JustPark, Q‑Park, or YourParkingSpace.

Do guests receive any accommodation discounts?

Yes! Guests attending the Ball can access an exclusive discounted rate at Treehouse London, just a short journey from the event venue.

Treehouse London
14–15 Langham Place
London
W1B 2QS

Book your stay here: Treehouse Hotel London

How can I get involved in fundraising?

There are plenty of ways to support the fundraising!

Donate directly: Anyone can make a contribution to help raise vital funds for Marie Curie and The Care Workers’ Charity. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference.

Donate

Take part in the auction:

Our online auction will go live a few days before the Ball — so you can bid from anywhere!
There will also be an exciting live auction on the night for guests attending the event.

Highlights from 2024

Over £200,000 was raised by the end of the night to be shared between Marie Curie and the Care Workers’ Charity with donations also being made to four smaller charities.

See the Highlights