R2R Night Golf – 26 & 27th March – £4k+ Raised!

An unforgettable couple of nights at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club saw 18 teams take on a unique challenge in the first ever R2R Night Golf. 5 Par 3’s, LED balls, glow-in-the-dark flags, drinks on the course, delicious food and a raffle and envelope draw (and a lot of mist on night 1!) saw over £4,000 raised. Huge thanks to everyone who came and our fantastic sponsors Callaway, AmberBev and Barton-on-Sea GC.

See more pics and a video here. Night Golf will be back!

Sail to Reward – 9th June

We are heading back out on the Solent water for another day of thrilling racing and fantastic fundraising. The day begins with breakfast and briefings at Harbour Hotel Southampton before teams take to their yachts and head out to sea. Expertly guided by Skippers and First Mates, you’ll learn the ropes before taking part in a series of races to decide the winner of the now-coveted Mermaid Trophy. Dinner back at the hotel includes prize giving, envelope draws, a raffle and auction, as well as an inspiring talk from one of Britain’s greatest Paralympians, Richard Whitehead MBE. Enjoy the highlights from last year here.

For more info and to get involved contact Kate on kate@roomtoreward.org.

Golf to Reward – 3rd September

The R2R Golf Day has something for everyone. 18 fantastic holes at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club – including nearest the pins and putting competitions and financial penalties for disturbing the fish! – followed by a luxurious dinner at Harbour Hotel Christchurch with after-dinner entertainment from former England International striker James Beattie and thrilling auction.

For more info and to get involved contact Kate on kate@roomtoreward.org.

The Great Western Menu – 14/11/2025

The R2R culinary tour heads for Bristol, Bath and Somerset, after huge success in Dorset and Hampshire. An unforgettable evening of delicious dining, delectable drinking and exciting entertainment at the stunning Harbour Hotel Bristol.

More details will follow soon. Look back on the Great Hampshire Menu 2024 here.

To get involved, contact Kate on kate@roomtoreward.org

The Shortyz – 01/04/2025

Short Term Rentalz will host the sixth annual ‘Shortyz’ Short Term Rental Awards, at The Westin London City on 1 April 2025. The Shortyz aim to recognise excellence among industry peers, highlight innovation and industry best practice, reward achievement and celebrate start-up technology, as the sector evolves. This year, the awards take things up a notch with an elegant sit-down dinner, a lively drinks reception, and top-tier entertainment. The dress code? Dress to impress—or bring your own signature style!

Serviced Apartment Awards – 13/05/2025

The Serviced Apartment Awards are the first and only dedicated awards created for and by the international serviced apartment, aparthotel, extended stay and short term rental industry. Now in their tenth year, the 2025 awards take are taking place on 13 May at the dazzling The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane. The awards are open to all serviced apartment operators, alliances, providers and suppliers worldwide, and will recognise excellence at corporate and individual levels. www.servicedapartmentawards.com

The AA Hospitality Awards is AA Hotel & Hospitality Services’ annual black tie event. It’s a highlight in the industry calendar with over 1,000 guests from hotel and restaurants across the UK. Attended by world-renowned chefs, prominent hoteliers, restaurateurs, hospitality gurus and key media, plus a celebrity host to hold proceedings together, it’s a fantastic evening to network and celebrate success in the industry. Find out more.

Independent Hotel Show is the only industry event dedicated entirely to the needs of luxury and boutique hoteliers. The Independent Hotel Show is Britain’s best loved, biggest and most comprehensive business event for the luxury, boutique and independent hotel sector. Inspirational discussions and practical seminars address industry concerns and exciting developments for hoteliers to stay ahead in this fast-changing sector. The show presents a carefully curated collection of over 250 exhibitors, showcasing the most innovative ideas, products and services, flourishing within this creative and compelling industry. We strive to deliver a guest experience above and beyond that of the typical trade show so whether you’re looking for inspiration from our sublime designers, innovation from leading technology suppliers, or simply to discover something new for your hotel, we’re confident you’ll discover the solutions you are searching for! Find out more

The Boutique Hotelier Awards reward the best hotels in the country, recognise the most innovative new products and mark the achievements of excellent staff and employers in the hospitality sector, after a year of recovery and new challenges. The glittering awards ceremony is held on the first night of the Independent Hotel Show. The event is business formal (black tie optional) and will include a sparkling Champagne reception and a three-course dinner, as well as the presentation of awards to the country’s best hotels and spas, alongside the greatest brands they sell. Key members of staff and teams are also applauded.

Celebrating the best of Hampshire!

After the fantastic success of The Great Dorset Menu in 2023, we headed up the coast to bring the best chefs and produce in Hampshire together for an unforgettable night of food and fundraising. Hosted at the fantastic Harbour Hotel Southampton, the night saw Luke Matthews (Chewton Glen), Dan Rogan (AO), Andy Wright (The Pig) and Luke Holder (Limewood) create an unforgettable menu accompanied by incredible wines and finished off with delectable cocktails. Over £24,000 was raised!

Head this way for pictures and stories from an unbelievable evening.

The R2R Golf Day – back once again!

Another fantastic day on the beautiful course at Barton on Sea Golf Club was followed by a delectable dinner and auction at Harbour Hotel Christchurch. This year’s host – Graham Poll – shared some fantastic after-dinner stories from a career of refereeing top-flight football, with tales including the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Thierry Henry and David Beckham and hosted a wonderful auction. All in all, the day raised over £14,000 for R2R, with Enotria&Coe reclaiming the crown they first won in the first ever R2R golf day back in 2021!

Enjoy some pictures from the day here.

We got back out on the water!

The second iteration of the Sail to Reward Regatta was an unforgettable, record-breaking day. 14 teams took to The Solent to compete, 150 people came to dinner, our incredible event sponsors and supporters made it possible and we raised over £25,000! Thank you to everyone – the sailors, sponsors, supporters, guests, prize donors and bidders – who made Sail to Reward possible. The funds that will help us make a real difference to charities, communities and the Hidden Heroes who do so much for them. Enjoy the story, pictures and video of an incredible day here.

Sail to Reward 2025 is on the 9^th June – see you there!

The wonderful support we receive through various fundraising initiatives enable us to deliver our objectives and give more breaks to some truly remarkable volunteers. Every penny that’s raised and donated makes a real difference to charities, communities and the Hidden Heroes that do so much for them.

• Corporate Sponsorship: We are extremely grateful to all of our amazing corporate sponsors. Find out who they are here. Interested in sponsoring R2R? Find out more about our partnerships here and get in touch!
• Fundraising Campaigns: From dish donations and collection tins to dinners and events. there are all sorts of ways you can fundraise for R2R in the hotel. If you’d like a collection tin, let us know. Alternatively, we have put together some QR code displays below for simple, straightforward donations.
• Challenges: Some incredible people have run the white cliffs, swam the Solent, trekked the South West Coast Path and cycled for miles on end to raise money for R2R. Use your next adventure to raise vital funds so we can reach more Hidden Heroes.