RAISE 25

B4 has always had charity at heart, having organised and competed in bike rides from Paris and Edinburgh Castle to Blenheim Palace as well as numerous London Marathon appearances and Blenheim Triathlons.

RAISE is an altogether different in-person event which, following a successful first year in which local businesses raised almost £40,000, will be hosted by Rhodes House in central Oxford on Wednesday 26th November. The primary aim of the event will be to celebrate the fundraising exploits of B4 members and the wider business community who will have climbed mountains, hosted dinner parties, baked cakes and coerced friends into donating for 12 amazing local charities.

The fundraising will continue on the day with live singing performance from some very brave individuals not to mention the amazing Out of the Blue who will get us into the Christmas spirit during the festive lunch.

So come and join us to celebrate doing something incredible for some amazing charities and people.

Funds raised will be held by Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF), CIO no 1151621, in a dedicated B4 RAISE Fund, which will allow Gift Aid to be added where relevant. OCF will then distribute funds to the beneficiary charities as grants in 2026.

B4 could have invited hundreds of charities to benefit, but have carefully selected twelve as follows:

THE CHARITIES FOR 2025

· Be Free Young Carers

· Connection Support

· Homeless Oxfordshire

· HOOPS Foundation

· Oxfordshire Youth

· Oxfordshire Community Foundation

· Plunkett UK

· Response

· Sobell House

· Survivor Space Oxford

· The Joey Beauchamp Foundation

· The Story Museum

If you would like to fundraise as well as join us at Rhodes House, please find out more here: www.raise4charity.co.uk

Fundraising for Raise’25:

Last year we asked organisations to enter a team AND buy tickets for the finale at Keble College. We have simplified the process this year as follows:

· Fundraise only – if you would like to fundraise for Raise’25, you don’t have to attend the finale at Rhodes House in November. All we ask is that you become a Friend of Raise’25 and we will get you set up on the fundraising platform. This is a one-off fee for each organisation that fundraises and you can have as many teams as you want raising funds in your organisation. To Become a Raise 25 Friend copy the link in your browser https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/become-a-friend-of-raise25-tickets-1265197613119?aff=oddtdtcreator

What is the fundraising target

“Whilst we would like organisations to raise as much as possible, please aim for a minimum of £500 per organisation although any contributions are most welcome.”

· Attend Rhodes House only – you don’t have to fundraise but can still join in the fun at Rhodes House by purchasing a ticket.

· If you can’t attend Rhodes House but would like to purchase a ticket for someone working for one of the amazing Raise’25 charities, please purchase a Golden Ticket.

Ticket price to join us at Rhodes House

• Individual Tickets will be £115+vat
• Raise 25 Friends tickets will be £90+vat per person. To qualify for this ticket Become a Raise 25 Friend copy the link in your browser https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/become-a-friend-of-raise25-tickets-1265197613119?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Golden Tickets will be £90+vat per person - unable to attend but would like to support by donating a ticket to a charity, then please buy a Golden Ticket. See more below.

Golden Tickets

You can purchase a Golden Ticket which we can gift, on your behalf, to an inspiring individual working for one of the beneficiary charities so they can also enjoy Raise'25.

What’s the format for the day?

Get dressed up! Make it a festive spectacle of fun for everyone by donning your best Christmas outfits – anything goes!

We’ll begin the day with a Bucks Fizz and brunch canape Reception at 11am in the Convening Foyer followed by some impressive (and not so impressive) singing from our fundraisers on stage in the stunning new conference facilities at Rhodes House:

11.45am Entertainment

12.45pm Champagne Drinks Reception

1.30pm Christmas Lunch

Sponsorship Opportunities

Visit www.raise4charity.co.uk/sponsorship to find out more about sponsorship opportunities.

Strictly no refunds for this event.

About Our Host

Since its opening in 1929, Rhodes House has been an Oxford landmark, a historic Grade II* listed venue in the heart of the city.

Home to the Rhodes Trust and still the symbolic 'home' of Rhodes Scholars worldwide, Rhodes House has been updated and reimagined for the 21st century. The handcrafted interiors have been sensitively restored while modern conference facilities with advanced technology have been added, creating an exceptional guest experience.

Rhodes House is the perfect Oxford location for meetings and conferences, wedding ceremonies and receptions, celebrations and special occasions, private dining, and filming & photo shoots. With five unique function rooms, beautiful private gardens, and 34 beautiful en-suite bedrooms, there is a space for every type of event.

See: www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/venue-hire/

Parking:

No on-site parking available. Parking spaces available in the surrounding roads.

Transport:

Please do contact Nick Breakspear from B4 Platinum Members Royal Cars at nick.breakspear@royal-cars.com to book transportation for this event if required. Nick will be pleased to assist with any requirements you may have for this event or your general private car needs.