Get ready for a night of glamour at The Sheriffs’ Great Gatsby Ball

Friday 19th September 2025

We are delighted to invite your Livery Company to join us for a dazzling evening of glitz and glamour at The Sheriffs’ Great Gatsby Ball taking place at Guildhall on Friday 19 September. Please find attached an invitation with full details and we would be grateful if you could kindly share this with your Master and members of your Company who may wish to support.

We have drawn our inspiration from the 100th anniversary of the iconic Great Gatsby novel. The event includes a sparkling fizz and cocktail reception, a sumptuous three-course dinner with wine, a fundraising auction and plenty of roaring 1920s entertainment. Of course, no Gatsby-inspired night would be complete without a DJ spinning the best tunes for dancing until midnight!

Of course, we are also looking for exciting auction prizes as part of the fundraising effort such as holiday homes, VIP experiences or sporting tickets so if you have something amazing to donate, we'd be delighted to include it in our auction! We know some Members of craft-related livery companies like to donate a unique item that showcases the artistry of their craft.

The Ball will be raising funds for two fantastic charities in the Square Mile - The Lord Mayor’s Appeal and The Sheriffs’ and Recorder’s Fund.

Tables of 10 are available to purchase at £2,600 or individual tickets at £275 online at thelordmayorsappeal.org/sheriffsball2025. For any event or auction queries please contact events@thelordamayorsappeal.org.

We hope that you, your Master and members of your Company will support what promises to be a fantastic evening.

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Annual Banquet at Guildhall

"A veritable tour de force; stunning atmosphere, seriously impressive food and a funny judge..what’s not to like!
Well done everyone" - Mrs J.D.

"A triumph" - Mr A.W."

"..a brilliant evening at Guildhall last night. The event was spectacular and we, our guests and everyone around us enjoyed it tremendously. A great highlight of a fantastic year" - Mr J.H.

"A magnificent evening was had by all" - Mr K.B.

"It really was the most wonderful and unforgettable evening " - Mrs K.J.

"It was a great privilege to be present of Friday evening on such a splendid occasion. What a truly stunning and memorable evening. The organisation, the pageantry and the attention to detail was remarkable. A and I enjoyed it all enormously" - C H.C.

Master's Final Dinner at Fishmongers' Hall
"Just a line to say how much we enjoyed the dinner last night, super seat thank you! Please convey our thanks to the Master for a wonderful evening, superb food and company and thank him for all his events over the past year, we have had great times.

We now look forward to the next year, different venues and events." - Mr P.B.

Reception and Supper at Grocers' Hall
"My guests and I really really enjoyed the Ceremony and the dinner at Grocers’ Hall last evening, I am still on a high with sheer pleasure, you, everyone there so kind and welcoming". Mrs A R

"It was good to meet you at last and on such an excellent evening in one of the nicest Livery Halls in the City. Thank you for making it such a special evening for M and me. It was so well organised and enjoyable. The food was first class and the company good as well". Mr D B

RNLI Demonstration and Supper at the Little Ship Club

"Thank you SO much for arranging a most enjoyable evening. Once again, I was able to catch up on friends and make new acquantainces - all thanks to you for the excellent place settings. The weather was kind to us, the food was amazing and everybody around our table was very happy with the service and the meal." Ms V H

"Following the interesting demonstration Guild Members and their guests retired back inside the Little Ship Club for a stunning two-course supper with some excellent wine and tremendous companionship discussing the RNLI’s great work being achieved on the tidal Thames." Mr D K

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