Hope Classic Rally
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Friday 15th May 2026
The annual Hope Classic Rally IS A UNIQUE CLASSIC CAR EXPERIENCE AND FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE, WITH OVER £2.4M RAISED TO DATE.
Whether you’re a classic car enthusiast or someone who loves the beauty and nostalgia of a by-gone motoring age, we have the experience for you.
Join us on Friday 15th May in your own classic car, or get behind the wheel of one loaned to us by UK owners and collectors. Together you will drive a stunning route through the English countryside, followed by a sumptuous dinner, charity auction and overnight stay at The Retreat Hotel, Elcot Park, in Berkshire.
Profits from the day will fuel the transformational work of WeSeeHope, a charity lifting children out of extreme poverty across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Header photo credit: Jono Renton
The whole day will be brought together by a voluntary board of directors, organising team and group of celebrity Ambassadors who donate their time and energy to ensure you have a truly memorable time.
Breakfast & Briefings
The day will begin with a welcome breakfast at The Retreat, where you can admire the stunning lineup of cars. If you’re driving one of the Hope Classic Rally classics, you’ll be introduced to your car for the day and receive a full technical briefing before getting behind the wheel.
Outbound Route
Once you cross the start line, you will embark on a scenic route carefully designed to let you fully appreciate and enjoy the car at its best. Our team of expert mechanics will be available throughout the day to offer support whenever needed.
Pit Stop Lunch
We will host a fabulous pit stop lunch where you will be able to stretch your legs and take in the fantastic showcase of cars. After your morning on the road, you can catch up with your fellow drivers and reflect on your experience so far.
Return Route
After leaving the pit stop and making your way back to Elcot Park, you will have the chance to check-in to your room at The Retreat to freshen up and prepare for the exciting evening ahead.
Drinks Reception & Dinner
To celebrate everyone’s day on the road, you will enjoy a drinks reception and dinner in the grounds of the hotel. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to bid in our auction in support of WeSeeHope, to listen to a celebrity guest speaker, and to learn a little more about the positive impact you have had by being part of the Rally from the charity themselves.
the following day…
Should you wish to stay the night at The Retreat, you will enjoy breakfast at your leisure the following morning prior to heading home.
Photo credits in this section: Matthew Pitts & Jono Renton
THE TICKETS
whether you choose to join us in your own classic car or if you come to drive someone else’s, we promise you will have a truly unforgettable 24 hours
Tickets will be on sale from Friday 6th February 2026.
the corporate opportunity
the hope classic rally is Ideal for any company looking for their next exclusive client or employee experience.
As part of our corporate package, you will receive an outstanding experience from start to finish and our team will work with you to ensure you and your guests get the most out of the Rally.
Get in touch with our Event Manager, Marina Hamilton at Marina@HopeClassicRally.org if you would like to find out more about our corporate package for our 2026 event.
Alternatively, if you would like to discuss sponsorship packages available, please get in touch with our Partnerships Manager, Phil Aiken, at PhilA@HopeClassicRally.org.
Photo credit in this section: Jono Renton
THE DIFFERENCE
NO CHILD SHOULD LIVE IN EXTREME POVERTY, YET THIS IS THE DAILY REALITY FOR MILLIONS OF CHILDREN ACROSS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.
Dedicated to lifting children out of extreme poverty, the charity WeSeeHope invests in the potential of every child they work with by breaking barriers to education and opening doors to entrepreneurship.
With WeSeeHope’s backing, vulnerable children, their families and entire communities are building brighter, self-sufficient futures that are free from extreme poverty, for good.
A key part of their work is providing the financial literacy, business and community banking skills parents and guardians need to kick-start their own enterprises, earn a sustainable income, and better support their children.
For every £1 WeSeeHope spends on training, equipment and resources, these entrepreneurs go on to generate £4; a fantastic return on investment.
We are incredibly proud to have raised over £2.4m for WeSeeHope since we started in 2015, helping thousands of entrepreneurs to start businesses and lift their children out of extreme poverty.
THE TEAM
We are led by a dedicated board of directors who have a shared love of classic cars and commitment to WeSeeHope.
They work together with a talented organising team and group of Ambassadors who donate their time and energy to ensure every guest has a truly memorable time.
get in TOUCH
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the Rally, please get in touch with Marina@HopeClassicRally.org.
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