Taking place on 29th June 2022 at the Hurlingham Club, London, the Global Gift Foundation is joining forces with the Grand Prix Ball, one of the most desirable London events, organised by GP Management, that kick starts the British Grand Prix weekend in style.
After three long years, the lavish event is back and will be partnering with The Global Gift Foundation and Racing Pride, who will both bring new dimensions to the event…progression, inclusiveness and equality.
Guests can expect to join famous faces of the Grand Prix paddock on the red carpet. The ball will be hosted at the Hurlingham Club’s splendid 42-acre estate on the Thames, widely considered as one of the world’s top private member’s clubs. On arrival guests will enjoy walking down the red carpet and perhaps get the opportunity to snap a selfie with their racing hero!
A glamourous black-tie drinks reception will commence, with ice cold glasses of champagne served while guests enjoy demonstrations which will ignite the tarmac and set the evening onto the right track, there will be a lavish three course dinner to enjoy while being surrounded by F1 greats. After dinner there will the opportunity to mingle among a stunning display of F1 and high-performance cars. While being entertained with live performances by UK artists and DJs as well as being able to participate in a live auction of desirable prizes.
Formula One is one of the highest ranking popular professional sports in the world, held internationally from Monaco to Shanghai. Britain is very much part of the F1 scene with Lewis Hamilton being one of the world’s greatest racers. The annual GP Ball raises the reputation of the Grand Prix’s status in Britain. A fabulous variety of celebrities have attended over the years, including Stirling Moss, Sir Ben Ainslie, Damon hill, Duncan Bannatyne, Tiff Needell, Christian Horner, David Coulthard, Rory Reid, Laura Whitmore, Kimberly Garner, Olivia Cox, Chris Robshaw, Spencer Matthews, Stephanie Pratt, Hugo Taylor, Nathalie Joel, Jay Rutland, Georgia Toffolo, John Caudwell, Rick Yune, Pia Miller, Simon Webber, to name a few.
GP Management hosts some of the most extravagant events in the world. Organising luxury lifestyle events across the globe such as 2 days of luxury hospitality on board a super yacht in Monaco hosted by F1 Legend Eddie Jordan in May. GP Management also host adrenaline filled moments, from getting the opportunity to fly in a fighter jet above former communist air base in the Czech Republic to a Supercar Rally from London to Croatia. GP Management ramp up the experience on all occasions and their global high net worth clients have reported having the experience of their lives! GP Management COO, Jonathan Douglas comments:
“With motorsport as exciting as ever, the Grand Prix Ball will be no different from the very moment you step into the grounds of The Hurlingham. We look forward to welcoming all our guests in a few weeks time and promise a night to remember.”
The Global Gift Foundation, a charity founded by Maria Bravo that is dedicated to philanthropic events worldwide; to help raise funds and make a difference towards children and women across the globe. Maria comments:
“I am delighted to be joining forces with one of the most prestigious events in the London social calendar, The Grand Prix Ball, especially during the month of Pride. The Hurlingham Club is the most beautiful location and I cannot wait to see how we can all make a difference and raise lots of money for some very important causes.”
Racing Pride is an innovative movement, developed to positively promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity within the motorsport industry and among its technological and commercial partners. Racing Pride Co-Founder, Richard Morris comments:
“Racing Pride is excited to be partnered with this year’s Grand Prix Ball. Coming at the culmination of Pride month, it is a fantastic opportunity to highlight our work championing the LGBTQ+ community within and beyond Formula One and to celebrate inclusion around one of the highest profile events of the British motorsport calendar. We are delighted to be supporting two outstanding charities through this event in the form of Global Gift Foundation and Just Like Us. Global Gift Foundation’s work to make a positive impact on the lives of children, women and families who are in need is inspirational, and the programmes run by Just Like Us make a huge difference for LGBTQ+ young people.”
