Aloysius Society
| Formation | 1 October 2008 |
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| Purpose | Philanthropy |
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Membership
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20 |
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Key people
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Francesca Lamarque, Lawrence Barclay, Jessica Hao, Sophie de Beistegui, Caitlin Place, Leo Gilmour |
| Website | Aloysius Society |
The Aloysius Society is a philanthropic group of current, and former, Oxford University students dedicated to supporting those in need around the globe. Founded by Lawrence Barclay and Francesca Lamarque in 2008, Aloysius Society members organise large-scale events to raise money and awareness for their chosen charities.
Past events have included the Sugarplum Ball (2009), the Oxford Red Dress Couture Ball (2010), the Marefat Dinner (2011), the Mindful Gala Dinner (2011), and the Turquoise Gala (2015).
The first event organised by the Aloysius Society was the Sugarplum Ball, held at the Natural History Museum on 30 November 2009 in aid of SOS Children's Villages, an organisation that provides family-based, long-term care for children who can no longer remain with their biological families. The Sugarplum Ball was attended by guests such as Sarah, Duchess of York, Princess Beatrice of York, star of the Narnia films Anna Popplewell and Sir Rocco Forte. Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens designed the menu, Tracey Emin designed the invitations, and auction prizes included a picture of Kate Moss's bottom, owned by her. The ball's sponsors included Ivan the Terrible, and Martell.
On 18 June 2010, The Oxford Red Dress Couture Ball was a three-part event organised by the Aloysius Society in aid of H.E.L.P. charity. Participating designers included Chanel, Herve Leger, Marchesa, John Galliano,Armani and Alexander McQueen. Red, the international colour of hope for those affected by HIV/AIDS, was the unifying link carried throughout the evening's festivities, which were centred on the Oxford Town Hall and the famed Divinity School, Oxford. Prizes were donated to auction by stars such as Pete Townshend, and the event garnered the support of celebrities such as Sir Roger Moore, and industry leaders such as Anna Wintour and Harold Tillman.Cynthia Leive, editor-in-chief of Glamour US, termed the event "a truly powerful night for fashion, for academia, and for charity".
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