The Mayor’s Charity Ball committee have announced the beneficiaries for the 2026 event during a tour of one of the charity’s facilities.
While speaking at The Neighbourhood Hub on Thursday, Mayor Greg Williamson said the aim of the red-carpet event was to support two charities for two years to enable significant funds to be raised for each group and to make a real impact in our community.
“Proceeds from the 2026 event will be split 50-50 between The Salvation Army’s Family Violence Service and new beneficiary The Neighbourhood Hub,” Mayor Williamson said.
“Grapevine Group drops off this year after completing their two-year tenure, but it’s great to see the positive impact of funds they received from 2024 and 2025, helping local organisations to establish safeTALK trainers within their workplace,” he said.
“The Salvation Army’s Family Violence Service is continuing for their second year, which is timely, as the demand for their services has increased significantly.”
Nicolette Ffrost, The Neighbourhood Hub General Manager, said they were honoured to be selected as a charity partner for the Mayor's Charity Ball.
“This partnership changes everything – enabling us to build the staff capacity needed to turn our volunteer-dependent Food Diversion Program into a sustainable, coordinated service,” Ms Ffrost said.
“Our Food Diversion Program alone supported more than 9000 people in 2024/2025 – a nine percent increase from the previous year.
“The Mayor's Charity Ball partnership will help us meet this growing demand while continuing to create powerful environmental and social impact for our region.”
Sponsors are still being confirmed for the 2026 event and the event committee encourages any local business who are interested in getting involved to email communications@mackay.qld.gov.au.
Platinum partners for the 2026 Mayor’s Charity Ball include long term sponsors Fergus Builders, Daly Bay and BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
Pentacon have come on board again as a Gold sponsor and North Queensland Bulk Ports and CQ Soil Testing have returned as Silver sponsors.
Media partners for the Ball are 7 News Mackay, Hit 100.3, Triple M and Tropical Exposure.
In-kind sponsors include Signarama and Twilight Mackay.
More details and the event history can be found on the council website
The 2026 Mayor’s Charity Ball will split its funds between The Salvation Army’s Family Violence Service and The Neighbourhood Hub, supporting both organisations to expand their vital community programs. Photo supplied
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