Boodles Boxing Ball | Boodles
The Boodles Boxing Ball will return on Friday 6th June 2025. A hot ticket amongst well-connected Londoners, the Boodles Boxing Ball has become one of the most highly anticipated events on the London social scene, and has grown to encompass much more than just boxing. Learn more about the philanthropy of the Boodles Boxing Ball and discover the contributions to charitable causes during this spectacular evening.
The Boodles Boxing Ball
A hot ticket amongst well-connected Londoners, the Boodles Boxing Ball was for many years one of the most highly anticipated events on the London social scene. It was a high-octane mix of glamour, grit and determination as society’s finest put on their gloves and stepped into the ring for this renowned charity fundraiser.
With charity always at its core, the occasion went on to raise over £5 million across its eight events — including £1.75 million for Hope and Homes for Children.
Organised by committee members James Amos, Bear Maclean, Alice Beaumont, Jez Lawson and Charlie Gilkes, the event brought together guests to cheer on some of London society’s most famous faces as they took part in gruelling boxing bouts, after months of intensive training to reach the peak of their fitness.
James Amos, Boodles Managing Director
Ever since the Boodles Boxing Ball’s inaugural event in 2002, it was recognised as one of society’s most anticipated diary dates. Reflecting on its journey, James Amos, Managing Director of Boodles, said: “It started out as a bit of fun, but ended up a huge success - discounting my broken nose. We were honoured that the, now, Prince and Princess of Wales could join us and, as a result, the event made front-page news.”
And it didn’t stop there… with a whole host of celebrity guests over the years, the fundraiser welcomed the likes of the Duke of Sussex, Pippa Middleton, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Gordon Ramsay, Natalie Pinkham and Zara and Mike Tindall, to name but a few.
With menus designed by celebrity chefs such as Tom Kerridge and Gordon Ramsay, cocktail receptions by Mr. Fogg’s, edge-of-your-seat entertainment, and evenings hosted at some of London’s most sought-after venues… it was always a night to remember.
At its core the Boodles Boxing Ball is a charity event, and over the past eight events the occasion has raised over £5 million for a variety of different charities. Through auctions, raffles and pledges, all profits raised are donated to the night’s charity of choice. For the last two events, this was Hope and Homes for Children, one of Boodles charity partners. £1.75 million has been raised for Hope and Homes for Children, whose main aim is to stop the institutionalisation of children by making orphanages history- a truly worthwhile cause.
