By Jamie White – Head of Communications

Douglas Stafford Mystery Shopping has donated a summer sailing day on the Solent as a main auction prize at the BEN Ball 2014.

The huge fundraising event takes place at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London on December 10th.

The prize provides six people with a fantastic day sailing on board the luxury 40ft Beneteau yacht – Lady Diane. The successful bidder, along with five other family members or friends, will sail to Cowes from Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth where they will enjoy lunch.

After a chance to explore the Marina, there will also be the opportunity to crew the vessel on the journey home, under the watchful eye of a professional skipper, with the chance to take a turn at the helm.

Douglas Stafford Operations Director, Ben Sargeant, said: “We are pleased to be supporting the 2014 BEN Charity Ball which raises money for a very good cause. Our sailing days prove very popular with our clients and I am sure whoever wins the prize will have a fantastic day.”

Kelly Neal, BEN Events and Exhibitions Manager added: “A huge thank you to Douglas Stafford once again for making this generous donation. It is an incredible prize and I’m sure will be snapped up on the night by one very lucky bidder. What a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends knowing that you have given to a fantastic cause.

“The monies raised will help automotive colleagues in times of need and hardship. With weeks to go tickets are selling fast, so book now to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you all on what will be, as ever, a fabulous night!”

Mystery shopping and performance improvement company, Douglas Stafford, works with many of the UK’s leading motor manufacturers and dealer groups, providing bespoke mystery shopping and customer experience programmes, along with performance coaching.