Sailors’ Children’s Society and the HEY Smile Foundation are delighted to announce that Hugh Rice Jewellers will return as Main Sponsor of Ladies Lunch Hull 2026, bringing back their much-loved and show-stopping jewellery giveaway, which helped take the event to record fundraising levels last year.
Taking place on Friday 6 March 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hull, Ladies Lunch is a joint fundraising event in the run up to International Women’s Day, celebrating female empowerment while raising vital funds to support families, children and communities across the region and beyond.
Following the success of last year’s event, where one lucky guest won a diamond in an exclusive diamond raffle, Hugh Rice is once again helping to add sparkle to the afternoon, while also significantly boosting fundraising for both charities.
This year’s jewellery giveaway is even more dazzling and sparkling! Guests will be given the chance to take home an unforgettable prize through an exclusive draw, while helping raise even more for the causes at the heart of the event.
Danielle Rice, HR Director at Hugh Rice Jewellers said, “The Ladies Lunch event has quickly established itself as one of the city’s most anticipated business and fundraising events, welcoming over 600 guests from across the region. Last year’s Diamond Giveaway helped drive a significant increase in fundraising, ensuring even more funds could go directly into frontline support, welfare projects and long-term assistance for those in need. We are delighted to support the Ladies Lunch this year and look forward to the continued success of both charities in 2026.”
Tessa Wray, Head of Partnerships at HEY Smile Foundation, said, “Ladies Lunch is all about shining a light on women, their stories, their strength, and their impact. Having Hugh Rice involved brings an extra sense of celebration, enhancing the experience for our guests, while also helping to maximise the funds raised for our work supporting communities across Hull and East Yorkshire. We’re incredibly grateful to Danielle Rice, not only for the sponsorship, but for personally championing such an important event for the region. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for an unforgettable Ladies Lunch 2026.”
With support from sponsors like Hugh Rice, Ladies Lunch continues to grow year on year—bringing together hundreds of people from across the region, raising significant funds, and creating a moment in the calendar to celebrate women, community, and collective impact.
Natasha Barley, CEO of Sailors’ Children’s Society, added “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Hugh Rice back as Main Sponsor of Ladies Lunch. The Diamond Giveaway last year played a huge role in helping us reach new fundraising levels, and those funds directly support families and children facing emotional and financial crises. We’re incredibly grateful to Danielle and the whole Hugh Rice team for bringing the sparkle once again and for helping more families and communities get the support they need, when they need it most.”
Tables for Ladies Lunch Hull 2026 have now sold out, but people can be added to the wait list by contacting events@sailorschildren.org.uk or events@heysmilefoundation.org