Chosen charities
As well as being a premier networking event for members of the London High Quality Residential (HQR) market, the HQR Summer Ball also reflects the charitable spirit and social responsibility at the heart of our industry. This year, we are proud to once again use the occasion to raise funds for those less fortunate than ourselves.
A portion of every table sale will be donated to our selected 2026 charities, and the evening will feature a charitable focus, including a raffle, a pre-dinner fundraising game, and a limited number of live auction lots.
As 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the HQR London brand, we have chosen to dedicate this milestone year solely to construction-related causes. We are delighted to continue our long-standing support of The Lighthouse Charity, which has been our main focus since HQR London began, and to extend our giving this year to include The Construction Youth Trust.
By supporting both these charities, we aim not only to care for those within our construction community, but also to invest in its future, empowering the next generation of talent that will shape our industry in the years to come.
Please see below for details of our 2025 charities:
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
The Lighthouse Club have been a constant beneficiary of HQR London’s fundraising. The HQR Charitable Trust has now provided over £500,000 in donations to this charity which exists to support every construction industry worker (and their families) in times of need. This includes donations from the HQR Ball and HQRGS.
The Lighthouse Club provide financial assistance, welfare and wellbeing advice and emotional and legal support to the construction community to relieve hardship and stress. The charity also promotes initiatives aimed at avoiding accidents and improving safety on site and support including educational initiatives aimed at improving employment and career opportunities within the construction industry.
Construction Youth Trust
Construction Youth Trust (CYT) is a social mobility charity dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people to achieve their full career potential within the construction and built environment sectors. By connecting young talent with employers and real-world opportunities, CYT helps to build the next generation of skilled professionals our industry depends on.
For example, a donation of £10,000 enables the Trust to deliver its immersive Building Future Skills programme for 16–18 year olds, while £25,000 allows CYT to provide intensive coaching for 15–20 unemployed young people, supporting them on their journey into meaningful employment. We hope to be able to fund many multiple programme opportunities as a result of our 2026 donation.
We are proud to support Construction Youth Trust in its mission to uncover, inspire, and nurture the future talent of our industry.