Kuoni Renews Support for Hat Fair

We’re excited to share that Kuoni, the worldwide travel brand with a shop right here on Winchester High Street, has renewed its Strategic Partnership of Hat Fair for another year. 

That means Kuoni is once again backing our work at Play to the Crowd helping us deliver free, joyful arts experiences for everyone in our community. 
 

A luxury holiday prize – supporting local creativity 

You might remember last year’s Maldives holiday prize draw, generously donated by Kuoni. It raised over £6,000 to support our work – from outdoor arts to year-round outreach. 

We’re delighted to say that Kuoni will be donating another incredible holiday for this year’s prize draw – details coming very soon! 

Every ticket sold helps tackle challenges like mental health, isolation and limited access to the arts. It’s a fantastic way to support our community – and maybe win the trip of a lifetime while you’re at it. 
 

Why this partnership matters 

Andrew Loretto, Hat Fair and Playmakers Director, said: “We’re thrilled that Kuoni is continuing as a Strategic Partner. Their support helps us keep Hat Fair free, accessible and full of joyful, surprising moments that bring people together.” 

Becca Moore, our Fundraising Manager, said: “We’re so pleased to be working with Kuoni again. Their generosity last year helped us raise vital funds and gave someone a dream trip to the Maldives – not a bad way to support your local arts charity! The partnership is a great example of how local businesses can make a difference, and we’re excited to build on that success.” 
 

Kuoni Winchester: backing creativity on our doorstep 

Paul Hermann, Store Manager at Kuoni Winchester, shared: “With our store on the high street the team at Kuoni feel very much part of the Winchester community so we are delighted to be supporting Play to the Crowd again this year. We hope our soon to be announced holiday prize proves as popular as last year’s and raises much needed funds for this local charity.” 
 

Save the date – Hat Fair returns this July 

Hat Fair – the UK’s longest-running festival of Outdoor Arts – is back on Saturday 5 July 2025, filling Winchester city centre with street theatre, circus, dance and celebration. It’s free to attend and open to everyone.