Watford Football Club Community Sports and Education Trust will welcome partners and businesses, as well as some special guests from Watford FC’s past and present, to their 30th anniversary Gala Dinner at Vicarage Road Stadium this Thursday (March 23).

As part of the Gala Dinner celebrations, the Trust are offering some great prizes, unique experiences, Watford FC memorabilia, and more in a silent auction. This silent auction is open to all; however, it will be featured and close during the Gala Dinner night itself (closes Thursday March 23 at 11.30pm).

Prizes include a unique Watford FC training ground experience, hospitality table at the last game of the 2022/23 season, bespoke artwork such as a portrait of Luther Blissett OBE DL, as well as plenty of non-football related items, including much sought-after Peter Kay tour tickets, private dining, and holiday breaks.

By supporting the silent auction, you will be directly helping the Trust to continue to make a positive difference for all through sport, physical activity, and learning. The auction is now live and you can bid HERE. Or if you would like to support the cause but not bid on any items, you can donate HERE.

During the night the Hornets’ charity will also be announcing their Trust Champions as part of the first-ever Trust Champion Awards; these are amazing local people who have benefitted and supported the Trust and their programmes. Winners have been nominated and selected by those who have seen first-hand the difference they have made - members of Trust staff.

See below for details:

Overall Trust Champion, sponsored by Mercer Hole

This Champion has spearheaded, driven forward, or made a significant contribution to the Trust.

Equality Champion, sponsored by PACAIR

This Champion shares our inclusivity value, helping to build a better community for all, irrespective of age, race, religion, gender, or background.

Mental Health Champion, sponsored by One Vision

This Champion is a great advocate for positive mental well-being and tackling barriers to achieve it.

Education Champion (11+), sponsored by Metro Commercial Printing Ltd

This Champion proactively engages with learning opportunities, improving future life chances for themselves and/or others.

Physical Health Champion, sponsored by Herts Sports Partnership

This Champion knows the health benefits of physical activity and a balanced diet and puts it into action.

Community Champion (Youth), sponsored by Warner Bros. Studio Tour Leavesden

This Champion is a young person who brings people together to make a positive impact in society.

Community Champion (Adult), sponsored by Watford Chamber

This Champion tackles challenges with a smile on their face, inspiring those around them.

Fundraising Champion, sponsored by Rocket Graphics Ltd

This Champion has excelled in their support for the Trust, showing how one person can make a big difference in the success of a charity.

Volunteer Champion, sponsored by Wenzels

This Champion is a volunteer that goes above and beyond in their contribution to The Trust, sharing our values and improving the lives of local people.

Education Champion (U11), sponsored by Atria Watford

This Champion has an appetite for learning, developing themselves and/or others.

Football Champion, sponsored by Watford FC

This Champion has developed as an all-around football player and supported those around them.

The Winners of the Trust Champion Awards will be announced throughout the evening.

You can find out more about the work of the Trust by visiting their website HERE or following @WFCTrust on social media.