THE inaugural Coffs Harbour Mayoral Charity Ball 2025 takes place on Saturday 16 August at Pacific Bay Resort to raise funds for the new local children’s charity Coffs Kids.
The event promises a night of fine food, charity auctions, meaningful connections and partying, with live music from “The Accidents”.
Coffs Kids will share its vision for charitable works directed at the health, wellness and comfort of local children and their families.
The charity was founded in 2025 by local business leaders who recognised the urgent need to better support children and families facing tough times on the Coffs Coast.
The charity is proudly championed by ambassador and co-founder, City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams, whose passion for local families and community care reflects the heart of its mission.
“At its core, Coffs Kids is about locals backing locals,” Cr Williams told News Of The Area.
“It’s a charity born from the community, for the community; a reminder to our families that Coffs stands beside them, no matter the fight.
“This is about more than raising funds.
“It’s about children believing in brighter futures, and families knowing they’re not alone.
“Coffs Kids belongs to all of us.
“The Mayoral Ball is our first fundraising initiative and what a night it’s shaping up to be.
“With once-in-a-lifetime auction items and incredible support from local businesses, it’s already capturing hearts.”
This isn’t just a charity event, it’s a moment, Cr Williams said, “a symbol of Coffs stepping into a new era, united, hopeful, and ready to shine.
“While I’m honoured to be the ambassador, Coffs Kids is something we all get to own.
“It’s our way of showing that every child matters, and every family deserves to feel supported.”
Coffs Kids will raise funds and awareness for local paediatric, child, and family services, ensuring vital care, support, and resources are available locally when kids need them most.
All funds raised are used solely to support children across the Coffs Coast.
Five Coffs businesspeople make up the charity’s volunteer Steering Committee: Luke Campbell, Nikki Williams, Brad Daymond, Caroyln Guichard and Katherine Listkow.
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), through Triple M and HIT Coffs Coast, is standing alongside the charity as it grows.
“With Give Me 5 for Kids no longer running, this initiative fills an important gap for children and families on the Coffs Coast,” General Manager Luke Campbell told NOTA.
“Through our SCA Embrace program, we’ll ensure the charity, along with the vital role of health and community services, has a strong voice and presence across our region.”
Pacific Bay Resort Executive General Manager Brad Daymond said, “It is a wonderful opportunity for Coffs Coast residents to dress up and celebrate everything great about our area, while raising funds for a very worthwhile local charity.
“We at Pacific Bay Resort are pleased to be the host venue for the Mayoral Ball.
To discover more about Coffs Kids, visit its newly launched Facebook page.
By Andrea FERRARI
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