Headline Sponsor of The Joshua Tree’s 20th Anniversary Ball at Carden Park

Headline Sponsor of The Joshua Tree’s 20th Anniversary Ball at Carden Park

For immediate release
27th November 2025 – Northwest, UK

Coral Island Blackpool has been confirmed as the Headline Sponsor of The Joshua Tree 20th Anniversary Ball, taking place at Carden Park, Cheshire, on Thursday 30 April 2026. The landmark fundraising gala will celebrate twenty years of The Joshua Tree’s essential work supporting families affected by childhood cancers.

Their support will help raise awareness of the charity’s work and mark two decades of providing emotional health, and wellbeing support to families. Together, this sponsorship helps The Joshua Tree continue making a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families through raising essential funds at the 20th Anniversary Ball.

“We’re honoured to stand alongside The Joshua Tree for this milestone year,” said Jeff MacNamara managing Director at Coral Island Blackpool. “As a family-focused attraction at the heart of the Northwest, we’re committed to making a positive difference for local & regional families. Headline sponsorship means more of every pound raised at the Ball goes straight to frontline support.”

Richard Driffield CEO at The Joshua Tree, added: “We are hugely grateful to Coral Island for choosing to support The Joshua Tree and for sponsoring our 20th Anniversary Ball in April. We are incredibly proud of the impact the charity has had over the past 20 years, and this event will not only mark the occasion but also help raise vital funds, enabling us to support more families affected by childhood cancers across the UK” The event will feature a champagne reception, three-course dinner, live entertainment, auction prizes, and stories from families supported by The Joshua Tree over the past two decades. Limited tables are available, see below for details.

Event details

  • What: The Joshua Tree 20th Anniversary Ball
  • When: Thursday 30 April 2026 (evening)
  • Where: Carden Park Hotel & Spa, Cheshire
  • Tickets & tables: Limited availability. To enquire about sponsorships, donations, or to book a table, visit The Joshua Tree 20th Anniversary Ball – The Joshua Tree or email events@thejoshuatree.org.uk