Powering the 2026 LFC Foundation Gala Ball
How seamless technical infrastructure backed a night of life-changing charity support.
On Thursday, 21st May 2026, the breathtaking Liverpool Cathedral played host to the annual LFC Foundation Gala Ball. It was an unforgettable evening dedicated to celebrating and accelerating life-changing work within our communities.
While guests dressed in their formal best for the strictly black-tie event, our team had a highly technical mission behind the scenes: ensuring the digital infrastructure powering the night’s fundraising ran smoothly.
By managing the digital heavy lifting, we helped ensure the focus stayed exactly where it belonged—on building brighter futures for communities across our region and beyond.
Keeping Fundraising Connected
To maximize fundraising efforts, the event utilized an interactive online silent auction requiring iPads and mobile devices to be connected simultaneously across the venue. That is where our team stepped in to help deliver a seamless guest experience.
Our team completed the setup ahead of time, configuring a robust, high-speed WiFi network specifically tailored to handle the high density of the Cathedral’s grand space. With hundreds of supporters bidding on exclusive prizes throughout the evening, a rock-solid connection was essential to help the Foundation maximize its fundraising efforts on the night.
Why the LFC Foundation Matters
We were deeply motivated to support this event because of the incredible scope of the LFC Foundation’s purpose to tackle social inequalities. Every pound raised during the Gala Ball directly impacts their core pillars:
- Improving health outcomes for individuals and families.
- Championing learning by creating vital educational initiatives.
- Enhancing employability, opening up new career paths and opportunities.
Highlights of an Elegant Evening
The atmosphere inside the Cathedral was electric. Hosted by LFCTV’s Peter McDowall, the star-studded night featured some truly unforgettable moments:
- An exclusive on-stage interview with Liverpool FC legend Steven Gerrard, who shared stories from his career and spoke about why the Foundation’s work means so much to him.
- A lively, high-energy live auction hosted by TV personality and expert auctioneer Charles Hanson.
- A brilliant musical performance by Liverpool’s legendary soul group, The Real Thing.
Proud to Support
From the exciting prize draw raffle to the silent and live auctions, technology touched almost every aspect of the night’s interactive fundraising activities.
We are incredibly proud to have partnered with the LFC Foundation events team to keep everything running smoothly. By managing the digital heavy lifting, we helped ensure the focus stayed exactly where it belonged—on building brighter futures.
