Exclusive events
Our special events are a chance for guests to network, have fun, and make a difference.
We run several exclusive events throughout the year - from fashion shows to celebrity quiz nights.
Got a question about getting involved in our events below?
Every year, we bring you something a little different and special.
With a sparkling atmosphere, star-studded guests, and stand-out entertainment, we create a magical evening showcasing the life-changing work we do.
The incredible children and young people we support are the stars of the show. Both on and off-stage, their stories will inspire you throughout the night.
This year, we were blown away by the Berkshire Theatre School, as well as some young people connected to Action for Children.
We were also treated to an outstanding performance by the talented Alexandra Burke, who closed the show.
Boycott your Bed is an opportunity for corporate teams to come together – with both colleagues and peers – and fundraise in the lead up to the national event.
For over 25 years, our supporters have raised an incredible £14.3 million by giving up their bed for a night.
It’s that simple. Just one night without your bed to help the children who face every night without a safe place to sleep.
Ready to Boycott your Bed?
The Ultimate News Quiz has become one of London’s most popular annual charity events.
The night sees well-known TV and news guests compete alongside other familiar faces in a current affairs quiz to win the Ultimate News Quiz trophy.
The Quiz has been generously sponsored by the Premier League since 2014 and has raised over £1.9 million since it began in 2007.
Previous years have seen famous faces including Louis Theroux, Grayson Perry, Dermot O'Leary, Vanessa Feltz, Dr Ranj Singh, Martin Lewis, Carol Vorderman, Piers Morgan, Susanna Reid and stars of ITV’s the Chase racing to be crowned champions.
Alongside teams such as BBC, ITV, This Morning, Good Morning Britain and Channels 4 and 5, we’ve also had renowned corporations with the likes of Netflix, Google, Amazon and Facebook in attendance.
Our most recent event took place in March 2025 with Gary Lineker as our host. LBC claimed the victory, but it's all to play for when we return in 2026…
See what all the fuss is about by watching our Ultimate News Quiz 2025 video:
Last year we were delighted to welcome guests to the 37th annual Spring Lunch at Grosvenor House, Park Lane. It was an afternoon of elegance, generosity, and celebration. Raising a record breaking £130,000 for Action for Children.
Last year we were delighted to welcome guests to the 37th annual Spring Lunch at Grosvenor House, Park Lane. It was an afternoon of elegance, generosity, and celebration. aising a record breaking
For more information or to register your interest for the 2026 event, visit the events page.
The Woman of Influence Awards (WOI) exists to encourage, support and recognise influential women in Scotland.
The event has been running for over 20 years and has raised over £1.4 million to help Action for Children deliver these ground-breaking services across the UK, including 87 services in Scotland.
Never Mind the Business is an award-winning fundraising event attracting over 700 guests each year.
The strictly jeans-and-t-shirt evening kicks off with a drinks reception, where teams mingle and get competitive in a fast-paced quiz, followed by dinner, auctions, a raffle, and best of all. entertainment from our surprise band.
The Hoosiers performing at Never Mind the Business
Starry Night carol concert
Hosted by Channel 4 News' Jon Snow, Action for Children’s Starry Night brought virtual festive cheer to over 880 homes across the UK (and beyond) in December 2020.
Guests enjoyed an evening of Christmas carols, readings and sparkling entertainment from Angellica Bell, Jessica Hynes, Leona Lewis and Nadia Sawalha among others, with over £31,000 raised.
The Hinch Christmas Quiz
Instagram sensations Mr and Mrs Hinch hosted a cracking Christmas quiz in December, testing viewers’ knowledge on themes ranging from festive music to movies to trivia and of course, the Hinch family themselves.
Over 16,000 households took part raising over £34,000 to help support children, young people, and families in the UK.
Entertainment Quiz of the Year
The Entertainment Quiz of the Year launched in 2015, bringing together the biggest companies in the entertainment industry for an interactive quiz. The event includes a special welcome reception and a three-course gourmet dinner.
Guests have included teams from Walt Disney Studios, 20th Century Fox, NBC Universal, Lionsgate and Google. We’ve also welcomed famous faces like Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash as our celebrity quiz hosts over the years. The event raised has raised £443,000 to date.
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