Last Friday, Bacta welcomed 130 guests to the 2025 Bacta Summer Ball at the iconic Coombe Abbey Hotel in Warwickshire. This year’s event raised an outstanding £23,000 for the Bacta Charitable Trust. 

The funds raised are essential to the work of the Bacta Charitable Trust, supporting the

Trust’s chosen charities Rays of Sunshine and Little Lifts.

These organisations do vital work, from granting wishes to seriously ill children to supporting women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Every penny raised goes toward helping these causes deliver hope and comfort to those who need it most.

The event’s first outing at Coombe Abbey Hotel was very well received. The historic setting added a touch of grandeur to the occasion, with many guests praising the venue for its unique atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.

“As, Chairman of the Bacta Charitable Trust, I would like to express my deep gratitude to

everyone who made the event possible.”

“Special thanks were given to Karen Cooke and Steph Norbury for their support in organising the evening, and to Sonia Meaden OBE for her inspiring opening speech.” 

I also would like to extend my sincere thanks to the sponsors whose generosity played a crucial role in the evening’s success.” – Steve Hawkins

Sponsors:

Reflex Gaming – Band & Gold Sponsorship

Whitehouse Leisure – Pre-drinks

Sims Automatics – Gold Sponsorship

Ask Global – Gold Sponsorship

EAG – Gold Sponsorship

Merkur Casino – Gold Sponsorship

Blueprint Gaming – Gold Sponsorship

SX Leisure – Gold Sponsorship

Swan Events – Gold Sponsorship

The Rudd Group – Silver Sponsorship

David Cain – Silver Sponsorship

Innspired Gaming – Silver Sponsorship

Harry Levy – Silver Sponsorship

e Service – Silver Sponsorship

Innov8 Gaming – Silver Sponsorship

The Amusement Network – Silver Sponsorship

The entertainment for the evening was headlined by the fantastic Sway, who got the party well and truly underway. 

Thank you to all who attended. This year marked another successful gathering of industry colleagues in support of charitable causes.

For enquiries about next year’s event or other Bacta Charitable Trust events such as the golf Day, please get in touch with steve.hawkins@sxleisure.co.uk