If you would like to organise a fundraising event for The Rufus Trust please get in touch with one of the trustees. The trustees will be grateful for any support you might be able to offer.
DELIA'S 31ST CHRISTMAS FAIR
Monday 17th November 2025 - 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Westbury, 5 Park Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6LG
In aid of Parkinson’s UK, Save The Children and The Rufus Trust
DELIA'S 30TH CHARITY CHRISTMAS FAIR
2nd December 2024 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Westbury, 5 Park Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6LG
In aid of SANDS, MS-UK and Rufus’ Friends’ Fund
WORSTED WEAVERS CHARITY CONCERT 2024
THE COULL QUARTET
The Saloon, Stonleigh Abbey, Kenilworth, CV8 2LF
30th May 2024
7:00 p.m.
Tickets here
DING DONG MERRILY!
VILLAGE VOICES CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Performed by Village Voices & Southam Melody Makers
16th December 2023 - 7:30 p.m.
St Nicholas' Church, St Nicholas Church Street, Warwick, CV34 4JD
Tickets (refreshments included) here or cash on the door
There will be a raffle
This event is organised by Village Voices. Rufus' Friends' Fund is delighted to be the choir's charity of the year for 2023.
CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT
Performed by Stoneleigh Male Voice Choir
6th December 2023 - 7:00 p.m.
The Stables, Stoneleigh Abbey, Kenilworth, CV8 2LF
Tickets (glass of mulled wine and mince pie included) available from 01926 853511, 07910 240453 or kathryngjones@hotmail.co.uk
This event is organised by Stoneleigh Male Voice Choir. Rufus' Friends' Fund is delighted to be the choir's charity for this concert.
DELIA'S 29TH CHARITY CHRISTMAS FAIR
20th November 2023 - 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Westbury, 5 Park Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6LG
In aid of Motor Neurone Disease Association and Rufus’ Friends’ Fund
SUMMER AT ST PAUL'S
Performed by Village Voices & guests
An evening with the thrilling and tender sounds of Village Voices. A programme of varied choral music spanning the last 400 years and across the globe. Something for all tastes.
15th July 2023 - 7:30 p.m.
St Paul's Church, Friars Street, Warwick, CV34 6HA
Tickets (refreshments included) here or cash on the door
There will be a raffle
This event is organised by Village Voices. Rufus' Friends' Fund is delighted to be the choir's charity of the year for 2023.
MUSIC FROM STAGE AND SCREEN
Performed by Village Voices & North Leamington School Wind Band
25th March 2023 - 7:30 p.m.
All Saints' Church, Warwick, CV34 5NJ
Tickets (refreshments included) here or cash on the door
There will be a raffle
This event is organised by Village Voices. Rufus' Friends' Fund is delighted to be the choir's charity of the year for 2023.
CHARITY CLARINET RECITAL
Performed by Craig Allie (Clarinet) & Gillian Parsons (Piano)
5th February 2023 - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (with tea and cafe after)
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Vicarage Road, Lillington, Leamington Spa, CV32 7RH
This event is generously sponsored by Premier Financial Services Group and Cassidy Group
Tickets are free but must be reserved online here
There will be a retiring collection in aid of Rufus' Friends' Fund
If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation please do so here
DELIA'S 28TH CHARITY CHRISTMAS FAIR
14th November 2022 - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Westbury, 5 Park Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6LG
In aid of Samaritans Coventry, the Teenage Cancer Trust and Rufus’ Friends’ Fund.
DELIA'S 27TH CHARITY FAIR
20th September 2021 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Westbury, 5 Park Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6LG
In aid of Rufus' Friends' Fund, WaterAid and Love Lillington
JUST DESSERTS
22nd August 2021 - 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Orrchurch Village Hall, Offchurch
In aid of Rufus' Friends' Fund
THE KING'S SINGERS DIGITAL TOUR
Performed by The King's Singers
Four performances in beautiful six part harmony livestreamed to your home; watch online until 31 December 2020
Tickets €9.90 available here (click the titles below):
The Library Live (available now)
Heiwa (premiering 24 October)
Out of Darkness (premiering 27 November)
Christmas with The King’s Singers (premiering 22 December)
If you purchase tickets for the first three concerts, you’ll receive a free ticket by email for Christmas with The King's Singers
If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation you can make a gift here
Rufus' Friends' Fund is delighted to promote this event. IDAGIO's fair share model means the artist, Rufus' Friends' Fund and IDAGIO all benefit from each ticket sold.
CHARITY RECITAL
Performed by Edward Button (Countertenor) and Colin Druce (Keyboard)
6th June 2019 - 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
The Chapel, Warwick School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP
The programme will include music by Dowland, Handel, Bach, Pergolesi and Vaughan-Williams, and even some Les Misérables!
In aid of Rufus' Friends' Fund (reg no 1006484)
Tickets are free but must be reserved online here
There will be a retiring collection in aid of Rufus' Friends' Fund
If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation please do so here
CHARITY GIG
Performed by rock cover band, Sub-Prime
30th November 2018 - 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 p.m.
The Warwick Boat Club - parking available at St Nicholas Park
In aid of Rufus' Friends' Fund (reg no 1006484)
Tickets £10 available online here
If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation please do so here
CHARITY CONCERT
Sung by The Gentlemen of Her Majesty's Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace
2nd December 2017 - 6 p.m. Drinks Reception - 7 p.m. Concert
St Mary's Church, Warwick
In aid of Rufus' Friends' Fund (reg no 1006484)
Tickets £15 (includes drinks reception). Available by:
-phone: 01926 257965
-online: from Eventbrite
If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation please do so here.
The Trustees are looking for sponsors and advertisers. For full information please click the following link: How to Help. If you would like to assist Rufus' Friends' Fund please contact Jane Hedderwick on 01926 257965.
CHARITY BALL
1st April 2017 - 7 p.m.
Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LD
In aid of the Whitnash Mayor's Charities, Rufus' Friends' Fund (reg no 1006484) and Encephalitis Society (reg no 1087843).
Tickets £45. Available individually or in tables of 10 by:
-post: Whitnash Town Council, Franklin Road, Whitnash, CV31 2JH
-email: jenny.mason@whitnashtowncouncil.gov.uk
-telephone: 01926 470394
Please advise if you have any dietary requirements
Please R.S.V.P. by 28th February 2017
Dress Code: Black Tie
Carriages at 1 a.m.
CHINESE AUCTION
28th January 2017 - 7 p.m.
Whitnash Sports and Social Club, Heathcote Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 2NF
In aid of the Whitnash Mayor's Charities, Rufus' Friends' Fund (reg no 1006484) and Encephalitis Society (reg no 1087843).
Tickets £10 (includes a fish & chip supper and a glass of wine). Available by:
-post: Whitnash Town Council, Franklin Road, Whitnash, CV31 2JH
-email: jenny.mason@whitnashtowncouncil.gov.uk
-telephone: 01926 470394
Please advise if you have any dietary requirements
Join the Facebook Event here.
If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation please do so here:
CHARITY CONCERT
Sung by The Caius Consort - Choral Scholars of Gonville & Caius College Cambridge
Directed by Dr Geoffrey Webber
21st June 2015 - 8:15 p.m.
St Mary's Church, Warwick
Tickets £15 (includes interval drinks). Available by:
-phone: 01926 257965
-post: 17 Village Street, Offchurch, CV33 9AP
-email: jshedderwick@gmail.com
-online: from Eventbrite
Join the Facebook Event here.
In aid of Rufus' Friends' Fund (reg no 1006484)
If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation please do so here.
INAUGURAL CHARITY CONCERT
Sung by The King's Men - Choral Scholars of King's College Cambridge
27th June 2014 - 8:30 p.m. Drinks Reception - 9:15 p.m. Concert
St Mary's Church, Warwick
Tickets £15 (includes pre-concert drinks). Available by:
-phone: 01926 257965
-post: 17 Village Street, Offchurch, CV33 9AP
-email: jshedderwick@gmail.com
In aid of Rufus' Friends' Fund (reg no 1006484)
If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation please do so here.