British chamber to host charity ball
British Ambassador to Korea Charles Hay welcomes guests at last year’s Christmas lunch hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul. / Courtesy of John Redmond
By John Redmond
The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) will hold its 40th anniversary Christmas lunch at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Friday.
The festive event expects 450 guests from Korean, British and international communities, and will include a charity auction and raffle.
Funds raised will contribute to the donations BCCK gives to causes such as the Myongdo Welfare Center, which supports the mentally and physically disabled, Angel’s Haven which operates nurseries, youth and senior welfare centers, and the BCCK Chevening Scholarship.
A Chevening Scholarship provides one Korean student with the opportunity to study in the U.K. for a year regardless of academic specialization.
The prizes at a previous event raised more than 50 million won for local charities.
This year’s event will feature a traditional Christmas lunch menu, music from the Dulwich College Seoul School Choir, the Salvation Army Band and a DJ.
British Ambassador Charles Hay will be in attendance and give some words of welcome and a toast.
Over 20 sponsors will offer raffle prizes and auction items.
Founded in 1977, the BCCK serves over 240 member companies that represent the business interests of its members in Korea.
The lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Grand Ballroom is located on the 3rd floor of the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Seoul.
Email administrator@bcck.or.kr to check seating availability.