“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
Pablo Picasso
Fundraising & Events
Within the shooting industry no other entity has helped raise over £38 million for charity. These events have been hosted at prestigious locations including Highclere Castle, Sandringham Estate, Holland & Holland Shooting Grounds, Windsor Castle and Purdey at the Royal Berkshire.
It is a testament to the success of the events hosted by Dylan, that many have enjoyed 15 to 20 years of consecutive success at their charitable events. These include Great Ormond Street Hospital, The Princes Trust, The Royal Marines Charity, Get A-Head, The Grenadier Guards, Peter Jones Foundation and The Willow Foundation.
Dylan is happy to be involved from the very first stages of planning, through to post event reviews and not only hosts shooting events, but also gala dinners, balls and conferences across the UK.
Events Portfolio
The Duke Of Edinburgh Memorial Challenge in aid of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, Sandringham Estate
"I have had the pleasure of working with Dylan for several years. Dylan was the driving force behind securing Sandringham for the GWCT Duke of Edinburgh Memorial Challenge in 2023. Quite simply, without him, the event would not have been possible. From his initial consultancy role, he quickly became indispensable, providing invaluable introductions, fundraising ideas, and fresh event concepts that have significantly benefited the GWCT.
A consummate professional, Dylan always has a cunning plan to ensure every initiative is as successful as possible. His ability to engage, inspire, and deliver results is unparalleled—whether it's orchestrating seamless events or reading the room to maximize fundraising efforts."
Vanessa Steel | Head of Fundraising | Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
The Peter Jones Foundation Charity Shoot, Purdey at the Royal Berkshire
"We have worked with Dylan on our Charity Shoot Day for many years and have always found him to be a world-class host. Whether our guests are experienced shooters or picking up a gun for the first time, he makes them feel welcome and at ease and imparts his considerable knowledge with great wit and charm. He is great company, a consummate professional and an absolute gentleman. Above all, we have always been blown away by Dylan’s passion and commitment to ensuring our charity raises as much as possible at every event and there’s no doubt that he has helped us to raise thousands of pounds over the years, making a significant impact on the lives of young people across the UK."
Bill Muirhead | Managing Director | Peter Jones Foundation
The Princess Alexandra Hospital Charity Dinner, House Of Commons, Westminster
"Dylan has been hosting our charity events for over twelve years, manages the whole day and makes sure that all guests have a great time. The brilliant way he controls the room at our charity auctions have made fundraising at our events seem easy. Our guests return year after year and this is a testament to Dylan and his team."
Ashraf Patel MBE | Associate Specialist, Breast Surgery
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
The Annual Colonels Fund Charity Shoot, Holland & Holland
"I have had the privilege of knowing Dylan for 27 glorious years, delivering both corporate and charity shooting events. His unwavering commitment and innovative approach have always set him apart.
Dylan consistently brings great ideas and fresh perspectives, ensuring that each day is exceptional. Clients and guests not only enjoy the experiences he curates but also keep coming back for more. His enchanting lightness of touch can only be achieved through exceptional preparation and forethought.
When it comes to fundraising auctions, nobody reads the room better than Dylan. His ability to engage and inspire consistently leads to outperforming our targets, making each event both memorable and successful."
Charlie Bennett | Chairman | The Colonels Fund
Atlantic Salmon Trust Annual Charity Shoot, Purdey at the Royal Berkshire
"Having known Dylan for over 30 years, I cannot recommend anyone more to support your charity event. He is without doubt a true professional and his enthusiasm for your event and attention to detail is the same, be you looking to raise £50,000 or £1 million. You will be in the safest of hands and he supports you from the first concept of the event, to the very last minute of the day. I can’t thank him enough for all of his help in assisting us with raising money for my beloved salmon."
Tiggy Pettifer | Fundraising & Events | Atlantic Salmon Trust
The Get Ahead Challenge at Holland & Holland
"Dylan has an unparalleled ability to host our fundraising events with a mix of joviality and sensitivity to the cause, which translates to a superb event experience for all. Happy guests are a prerequisite for successful fundraising and Dylan's expert advice in the run up to each event, and masterful hosting on the day itself has been central to the success of our events in recent years. I couldn't recommend Dylan and Pressendye more!"
Tom Bromwich | Chairman | Get A-Head Charitable Trust
The Navy Wings Charity Shoot, Purdey at the Royal Berkshire
"As a small Charity with national importance, we organise many fund-raising events, but without question one of our most successful is the annual Charity Shoot at the Royal Berkshire with Dylan in the ‘hot seat’. His unbridled knowledge, enthusiasm and clear zest for life cannot fail to enthuse those around him and quite simply it would not be the success it is without Dylan hosting the day and running the auction. I hope he keeps postponing his retirement as that day will be our loss!"
Commodore Jock Alexander | Chief Executive | Navy Wings
