When: Monday 22nd March from 6.30pm
Where: Christie’s, 8 King Street, St James’s, London SW1Y 6QT

An intimate West End dinner with the Pet Shop Boys, a very English afternoon tea date with Victoria Wood, and the chance to design one of the famous windows at department store Liberty are among the lots on offer at the return of Terrence Higgins Trust’s (THT’s) Lighthouse Gala Auction. Sponsored by Prudential plc, the annual event will see an exciting range of items and experiences go under the hammer to raise funds for the HIV and sexual health charity.

This year, lots include artworks from several of the Young British Artists, with original works by Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, and Marc Quinn up for grabs. Other artists represented at the sale include Michael Craig-Martin, Stella Vine, Jack Vettriano, and David Hockney. Luxury holidays, designer goods, a walk on part in upcoming Dusty Springfield biopic ‘Dusty’, and VIP tickets to a rugby match followed by dinner with Ben Cohen are just a few of the other items on offer.

Debbie Holmes, Director of Fundraising at Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) said: “Thanks to the kindness of our supporters, we have some stunning lots on offer this year. We’re particularly excited about some of our ‘money can’t buy’ experiences, and - with every penny raised going to help people living with and affected by HIV - we hope our guests dig deep and help us raise a record total.”

In previous years the event has raised over £2 million for Terrence Higgins Trust and is one of the highlights of London’s social calendar. It has attracted celebrity supporters including Tracey Emin, Jerry Hall, Erin O’Connor, Joan Rivers, and Jasmine Guinness.

A limited number of tickets for the auction are available, priced £135 each, from Peter Knight on peter.knight@tht.org.uk or 020 7812 1686.

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Notes to Editor

1. Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s largest HIV and sexual health charity with centres across England, Scotland and Wales. We're here to provide information and advice about HIV and sexual health and offer a range of services including sexual health checks, counselling and support groups.  We campaign for a world where people with HIV live healthy lives, free from prejudice and discrimination and we promote good sexual health as a right and reality for all. Terrence Higgins Trust relies on donations to deliver a wide range of services. To make a donation, visit www.tht.org.uk