White Hat Ball
White Hat Ball Raises Almost £200k for Childline #WHB18
A record-breaking £191,000 was raised for Childline at the annual White Hat Ball which took place at London’s Lancaster Hotel on Friday 26 January.
The Ball, which is now a major event in the information risk and security industry, has been running for 13 years and during that time raised more than £1.5million for the NSPCC’s Childline service.
As more young people are turning to Childline for help about issues they are encountering online the support given to the charity by the information security industry is becoming increasingly important. Last year there were over 12,000 counselling sessions with young people who talked to Childline about online issues such as sexual abuse, bullying and safety.
The White Hat Ball was hosted by ballroom dancer, singer and television presenter Anton du Beke and attended by 650 guests in the industry, as well as Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen.
The evening, sponsored by KPMG, started with a champagne reception followed by a three-course dinner and music by live band, The Phat Cats, who have previously performed with the likes of Rita Ora, Adele and Nicole Scherzinger.
Chairman of this year’s White Hat Ball committee, Clive Room said: “Each year the White Hat Ball raises an amazing amount of money for a cause we are deeply passionate about. Thanks to all of those involved in making it happen, our sponsors and those who attended, donated and gave so generously.”
“I’m extremely proud to be part of an industry which has made such a difference to so many young lives over the past 13 years.”
The Ball also included various fundraisers including a silent auction, raffle, pledge and live auction conducted by committee chair Clive Room.
Childline president, Dame Esther Rantzen said: “At Childline we’ve become more aware of the dangers of the online world and it’s wonderful to have the support of an industry which is determined to help keep the internet safe.
“The money the information security and risk industry have raised will help us be there for more young people, some of whom are in desperate need of our help.”
A huge thank you to all our sponsors; KPMG, Barclay Simpson Recruitment, Prudential Plc, Qualys and (ISC) ² without whom the ball would not be possible.
#WHB18 Menu Sneak Peek
Not long to go now before we all meet up at The Lancaster in our finery on the 26th January.
To whet your appetites for what’s to come, I thought I might give you a sneak preview of the delicious menu we’ll be serving on the night.
Starters
Poached Brixham Dover sole fillet with a smoked salmon mousse, steamed leeks and a Champagne cream sauce
Vintage Cheddar Soufflé with roasted red peppers, creamed corn and wilted spinach (V)
Mains
Roasted West Country fillet of beef with pickled red onion, spinach and noisette potatoes, and a burgundy truffle jus
Wild mushroom, wilted spinach and smoked applewood money bag with a white wine cream sauce (V)
Dessert
Blackberry mousse with a pistachio sponge and pistachio ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding with a butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream
Coffee and petit fours
I’m looking forward to seeing you all on the 26th.
Kindest regards
Clive Room
Chair of White Hat Committee
Exclusive Silent Auction Preview #WHB18
With the WhiteHat Ball 2018 just 10 days away, we thought we’d treat you to a preview of the silent auction items that will be up for grabs on the night.
We will also have a selection of very exciting live auction items that will remain top secret until #WHB18 opens its doors – get your bidding hands ready, it’s going to be an exciting night!
Check out the silent auction items below and download the full list with descriptions here: White Hat Ball Silent Auction – Lot Information
Two Week Countdown to #WHB18
Happy New Year to you all. I can’t believe that Christmas has come and gone so quickly and here we are in 2018 already.
As we are now in the countdown to this year’s White Hat Ball, I thought it might be a good idea to run through some of the arrangements for people who are coming for the first time.
The champagne drinks reception will start from 6.30pm in the Westbourne Suite, where you will have an opportunity to mix and mingle with the other guests, buy raffle tickets for the draw later on in the evening and buy this year’s lapel pin. It’s also a chance to examine some of the lots on display for the silent and live auctions.
The dress code is black tie, so don your best dinner jacket, ball gown or snappy cocktail dress and don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes. Who knows, you may get to dance the rumba with our celebrity guest of honour – Anton Du Beke from Strictly!
The hotel does take cards but It’s always a good idea to have cash on you as well. Especially for things like raffle tickets. The hotel has undergone a major 5 star refurbishment since last year, so the ball will be grander than ever.
I look forward to seeing you on the 26th January 2018.
Kindest regards
Clive Room
Chair of White Hat Committee
Our host for the White Hat Ball has been confirmed…..welcome Anton du Beke! #WHB18
We’re delighted to announce that Strictly Star Anton du Beke has been confirmed to host January’s White Hat Ball at the Lancaster London.
Affectionately known as ‘the king of ballroom’ and a familiar sight on television, Anton is best known for appearing in every series of the BBC hit show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ aired to date. He is most famed for his pairing with the formidable Ann Widdecombe – with comedic routines reaching a record 11.9 million viewers and causing nothing short of a nationwide sensation. With the viewing public’s support he has also made ballroom belles of leading ladies including Lesley Garrett, Dame Esther Rantzen, Jerry Hall, Judy Murray, Lesley Joseph, and most recently Ruth Langsford.
Make sure to dust off your dancing shoes and join us for an evening of sparkling entertainment and maybe the odd pirouette or two!
We have a limited number of tables now left for the ball. To reserve yours please contact sarah.jeffery@nspcc.org.uk.
Entertainment at the 2018 White Hat Ball
With the 2018 White Hat Ball now only 8 weeks away we wanted to give you a little taste of the entertainment that will be on offer during the evening. This year we are delighted to welcome Showtime Photo Booth ( a Showtime Events company) to the White Hat Ball with their Gif photo station. Use your imagination to create a hilarious animation, before sharing it across social media using the hashtag #WHB18.
We are also excited to welcome Phat Beats to the stage as part of our after dinner entertainment. The 6 piece band are sure to have you up on the dance floor in no time, having previously performed with the likes of Rita Ora, Alesha Dixon, James Arthur, Naughty Boy, Adele and Nicole Scherzinger.
We do still have a limited number of tables available so contact Sarah.Jeffery@NSPCC.org.uk to book now and ensure that you don’t miss out on what is sure to be an incredible evening.
Join Us For our 2018 White Hat Ball – Save the Date!
The White Hat Ball Committee are delighted to invite you to attend the thirteenth annual White Hat Ball on 26th January 2018 at the Lancaster London hotel near Hyde Park.
This sparkling highlight of the Cyber Security and Information Risk industry calendar is the place to catch up and have a great night out with industry colleagues, while giving back to a really important cause.
We will kick the evening off with a champagne reception followed by a sumptuous three course dinner and you will have the opportunity to win amazing prizes in the White Hat raffle and to bid on incredible lots in both the grand and silent auctions. Live music and dancing will continue into the early hours, so come along and let your hair down!
This year we have two types of table on offer including Platinum tables of 10 for £2,950 (including premium positioning in the room, and a full page advert in the programme) or Gold tables of 10 for £1,950.
For more information and to book your table, please contact Niomi Parsons on 020 3841 1655 or niomi.parsons@nspcc.org.uk
We welcome all forms of support to help us make the Ball a big success. Please do get in touch if you can help us with prizes or if you want to promote your brand at the event through advertising or sponsorship.
Visit the White Hat website for more information. Follow us on Twitter for event updates and request to join the LinkedIn group to be part of the community.
See you at the Ball!
Best wishes,
The White Hat Committee
Help NSPCC Childline win a £4million partnership with Superdrug
You can help NSPCC Childline be Superdrug’s next charity partner – worth at least £4 million over 4 years!
All you need to do is vote NSPCC on their Facebook page and share with your friends today. Your vote will support NSPCC’s goal to be there for every child who needs help from Childline.
Right now Childline can only answer 3 out of every 4 children who contact Childline, but with your support this can change. Winning this partnership would allow NSPCC Childline to answer 1 million children and young people who desperately need their help, giving them someone to turn when they need it the most.
Superdrug’s support over the next four years could make a huge difference to children, and really help NSPCC Childline let young people know that there is somewhere to turn when times are hard.
Make sure you vote today – it’s only open until the 21st of August and your vote means NSPCC Childline will be in with the running to be shortlisted for the main vote in December this year.
Together, we can win a partnership that will give hope, change attitudes and keep a generation safer.
Breaking News: #WHB18 Dates Confirmed
White Hat Ball 2018 – tables and sponsorship are now available!
After an absolutely incredible White Hat Ball 2017, in which the information security industry came together for a record-breaking annual bash, and raised over £213,000 for the NSPCC’s ChildLine service, we are thrilled to launch the White Hat Ball 2018!
Taking place on Friday 26th January 2018 at the gorgeous Lancaster London, we know that tables and sponsorship will go quickly as usual so don’t miss out secure your tables and sponsorship today!
To secure a sponsorship package, or reserve your table, please email: Sarah.Jeffery@nspcc.org.uk
You can also join us at to our upcoming sponsor evening which takes place on Thursday 13th July, at Deloitte, from 6pm. RSVP to Sarah.Jeffery@nspcc.org.uk to reserve your place on the guest-list.
How Your Money Makes a Difference
The £213,000 raised at the 2017 White Hat Ball will enable Childline to help over 50,000 children get in touch with a counsellor and with your help, we aim to raise even more in 2018 so that no child looking for help goes unheard.
So, here’s to another fantastic event and we look forward to welcoming you all to the ball in 2018!
Flaw in the Law Fixed!
Thanks to you, police can now protect thousands of children across the UK from online grooming.
In October 2014, the NSPCC launched Flaw in the Law, a campaign to call for a clear new offence that would make it always illegal for an adult to send a child a sexual message.
When the NSPCC launched the campaign, over 80% of people said this should be illegal, while 3 out of 4 adults thought it already was (YouGov, October 2014).
Over 50,000 individuals signed a petition and wrote to the Minister for Online Child Protection calling for a new law.
And thanks to this, the Government listened.
At a major global summit in December 2014 about online safety, the Prime Minister announced that the UK would introduce such a law.
The law was passed as part of the Serious Crime Act (2015). It’s now a criminal offence for an adult to send a sexual message to a child.
However, because the law wasn’t given a start date, police couldn’t charge people with the offence in England and Wales.
Together, we asked Liz Truss to start the law and she finally listened.
It wasn’t easy, but by putting pressure on Government the NSPCC and its supporters has made sure thousands of children will be protected from sexual abuse every year with the anti-grooming law becoming enforceable from April 2017.
“Children should be as safe online as they are offline, wherever they are in the UK. This law will give police in England and Wales the powers they need to protect children from online grooming, and to intervene sooner to stop abuse before it starts.” -Peter Wanless- NSPCC Chief Executive
Help the NSPCC to continue to make the internet a safe place for children, and make sure children get the right support after abuse.
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