Midlands Construction Charity Ball funds four charities

The inaugral Midlands Construction Charity Ball, organised by Tippers, EH Smith, Friel Homes and M. Lambe Construction, has distributed all the £160,000 raised at the event last year to four Midlands-based charities.

Held at The Masters Suite at The Belfry, the 2025 Ball brought together Midlands independent and family-owned construction businesses for an evening of entertainment, networking and fundraising in support of vital local causes.

Each of the following charities received £40,000, raised through fundraising activities on the night:

• St Giles Hospice – based in Whittington, near Lichfield, providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care across the region.
• Acorns Children’s Hospice – based in Walsall, supporting children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
• Christy Lambe Foundation – offering mental health support specifically for construction workers across the Midlands.
• Tabor Living – a Birmingham homelessness charity helping individuals rebuild independence and move into long-term housing and employment.

Tippers director Amy Tipper said: “It was fantastic to visit each of our supported charities and personally distribute the donations. Every organisation was incredibly appreciative, especially during the tough economic times we are currently facing. These donations simply wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our attendees and sponsors, and we’re proud to support charities doing such important work across the Midlands.”

Tabor Living’s Caroline Gorman said: “The Midlands Construction Charity Ball was phenomenal and the funds we have received will help to provide strength-based provision for our guests.”

Emma Harewood from Acorns Children’s Hospice added: “Thank you so much for this. I am so pleased it was such a success after all of what I am sure was hard work. Thank you all so much for supporting Acorns.”

Elinor Eustace, Group CEO of St Giles Hospice, said: “We had a fabulous time at the event and amazed at the outstanding amount raised. We are eternally grateful for your support.”

The Midlands Construction Charity Ball was created to celebrate the strength of the region’s construction industry, while raising vital funds for smaller regional charities that rely on community support to continue their work.