THE BALL.

AABIE, AAB’s very own charity is the cause. The purpose of the event is to raise as much money as possible for this fantastic charity, so that we can continue to support so many worthy charities and causes across Ireland and the UK.  

AABIE provides a platform for all of us at AAB, to invest in the communities in which we operate. AABIE does this by seeking partnerships with charities and inviting applications from worthy causes for donations, grants and volunteer time.  

What makes AABIE special is that AAB team members truly make the work that AABIE does possible. Almost all money donated from grant round funding is raised by our team members. It is also AAB teams who carry out all the volunteer time, with the business donating a full day of paid volunteering time to allow each employee to support community projects.  

Giving something back has always been an important part of our culture across AAB, and AABIE is how we continue to make this happen.  

Here’s the official stuff: AABIE Charitable Initiative, known as ‘AABIE’, is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Scottish Charity No. SC046440.  

Whilst AABIE is a registered charity, the beneficiaries of its “services” aren’t defined in the way that other charities operate. AABIE is unique – we invite charities, projects and local causes to apply for grant funding, which is then reviewed and distributed on a quarterly basis. AABIE has a set criteria that all applications need to meet, but the end users and beneficiaries of the funds vary depending on the applications we receive.  

This makes the work of AABIE truly diverse. Information on the causes, community projects, grant funding and volunteering we have supported so far can be found https://aab.uk/aabie.  

To date we have donated over:  

• Over £590,000 in grant funding.  
• Donated 7,000 hours of volunteer time.  
• Supported 325 different charities across the UK and Ireland.  

Friday 18th September 2026, 6:45pm – late 

Hilton Glasgow 

It’s set to be a fantastic evening so make sure your calendars are up to date!  

Running Order  

18.45 – Welcome Drinks Reception  

19.15 – Call to dinner in the ballroom  

19.30 – Words of Welcome  

19.55 – Live Performance from The Big Noise 

20.15 – Three course dinner  

21.45 – Live Auction by Alex Fleming  

22.15 – Music, Entertainment and dancing from The A List  

23.30 – Silent Auction closes & Live Prize Draw  

23.45 – Music, entertainment and dancing from The A List  

01.00 – Carriages  

Not only is this is our annual charity ball, but it’s AABIE’s 10th anniversary, so we’re going all out! Think black tie, kilts, dapper dinner jackets, lovely gowns, dressy separates or elegant cocktail dresses and dress to impress!  

We have some truly fantastic items available for auction on the evening including 5 fantastic live auction items which we have showcased on this dedicated website.  

We also have our fabulous Golden Ticket exclusive prize draw which you can also find out more about below.  

During the week of the event, we will share full details of our silent auction items, and the platform for bidding on these will also be opened. You’ll hear from our team or your table host direct when that’s live. This update will also include the event brochure, so everyone will have a chance to browse full information ahead of the ball. 

In honour of AABIE’s 10th anniversary, we’ve gone BIG on our exclusive Prize Draw. The “Golden Ticket” is our exclusive Prize Draw for a New York getaway, giving you the opportunity to secure a fantastic 5-star trip to the Big Apple!  

Enjoy a luxury trip across the Atlantic for two with business class return flights from an airport of your choice. The extra comfort, delicious food, and drink on board your flight will leave you ready to take in your first sights of the city that never sleeps from the moment you land in New York. Relax in your 5-star hotel in the heart of the city where you will spend 5 fabulous nights. Plus, secure tickets to a show or sporting event of your choice. 

With Broadway, museums, big attractions, beautiful parks, world-class dining, incredible views, phenomenal sports and of course, plenty of tourist activities… there are countless reasons to be mesmerised by New York. However, you decide to spend your days, you’ll be sure to have a once in a lifetime trip to one of the best cities in the world, made extra special knowing your travel and accommodation are all taken care of.  

Enter the prize draw to secure your chance of winning the Golden Ticket for £100. A maximum of 250 tickets will be sold on the night only, so make sure you secure your chance of winning this terrific prize before tickets run out!  

Kindly Donated by: Goldman Sachs and AAB

Flights: 2x Business class return British Airways or Aer Lingus flights from any regional UK or Irish airport.  

Hotel: 5 nights in a 5-star NYC hotel (hotel TBC). Upgrades available at additional cost to be paid direct to the hotel  

Prize includes two tickets to a show or sporting event of the winner’s choice, up to a total value of £1,000. Tickets will be subject to availability at the time of booking. 

There will be no envelopes on your table at the AABIE Ball as there is no expectation of any cash donations. Instead of this we would encourage anyone who can to purchase a Golden Ticket to be in with a chance of winning the New York Getaway (full details above). Alternatively, you can donate any amount you wish to AABIE via the QR codes on your table.

We will be serving a set menu at the AABIE Ball.  Guests should advise of any dietary requirements when submitting their guest list by Friday 4th September.

Set menu

Starter  

Ham Hock Terrine, Smoked Arran Cheddar Arancini, Golden Beetroot Piccalilli, Cornichon, Tomato and Lime Gel  

Main  

Slow-Cooked Beef Feather Blade, Marmalade Roast Carrots, Celeriac, Balsamic Shallot, Thyme-Roasted New Potatoes, Haggis Bon Bon with Chianti Jus  

Dessert  

Scottish Berry Pavlova, Kirsch Cream and Fresh Berries   

All dietary requirements will be catered for separately.   

Taxi

Glasgow Taxi’s  

140 Boden St, Bridgeton, Glasgow G40 3PX 

01414297070  

Train

Scotrail 

Glasgow Central Station, Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL   

See below car parking options at the Hilton Glasgow & vicinity:  

• Self-parking: £16.50 per day
• Valet parking: Not available
• EV charging: On-site
• Secured: Available
• Covered: Available
• In/Out privileges: Available

So you know what to expect on the night, we will be sharing our ball brochure ahead of the night for the full event details, running order, all auction prizes and more. There will also be hard copies of the brochure available at the Ball.  

If you have been sent the link to this website from AAB or a table host direct, then you’re already on the guest list!  

Tables to this special event were secured via donations by local businesses and connections of AAB. For that we are very grateful. AAB has also purchased several tables on the evening for team members, clients and contacts.  

If you aren’t sure, please email our dedicated AABIE Ball Events team who will be able to confirm.