A showstopping night at the Greatest Francis House ball

More than 200 guests partied and pledged their support at the annual Francis House Christmas ball.

People sat around a table at an evening gala reception — The auction and pledges raised £70,000 on the night.

More than 200 friends, supporters and staff enjoyed a showstopping night of entertainment at the Francis House fundraising ball at the Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester Airport.

The Greatest Francis House Ball was the theme and guests were entertained by the Greatest Show acts and performance with glamorous showgirls, a stilt walker and ringmaster.

With Concorde as the stunning backdrop, guests enjoyed a three-course meal and exciting auction hosted by the highly energetic Edward Rising. On the night the auction and pledges raised £70,000.

After dinner, the Soul Brothers party band, performed an electric mix of Motown and modern hits, keeping the entertainment non-stop until the early hours.

Hundreds of people at an evening reception under the wings of Concorde

Three dancers holding feather boas on a stage

Women laughing at an evening reception event

Auctioneer stood in front of audience at charity ball

Table place setting at charity dinner event

Women dressed in evening wear smiling at the camera

“It was so lovely to see everyone up on their feet dancing to the Soul Brothers, there wasn’t an inch of dancefloor available. It was a fantastic night, and we can’t wait to do it again next year.”
Lucy Thompson, Events Manager of Francis House