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Helping vulnerable children shine bright. Join us for an unforgettable evening raising vital funds for Action for Children.

Every year, we bring you something a little different – and always special. With a sparkling atmosphere, star-studded guests, and stand-out entertainment, we create a magical evening showcasing the life-changing work we do and the incredible children and young people we support.

They’re the stars of the show, both on and off-stage, and their stories will inspire you throughout the night.

Our 2025 event

Our third annual Starry Night Gala will take place in the stylish grandeur of the St George Ballroom, of The Peninsula London on Wednesday 19 November 2025.

Last year, the event raised an incredible £225,000 for Action for Children.

Register your interest for 2025

Join us for this year's Starry Night Gala.

Rebecca Ferguson performing at Starry Night gala

What you can expect

- A sparkling reception.

- A delicious three-course dinner.

- Inspiring speeches given by Action for Children and young people supported by our services.

- Show-stopping performances. At our 2024 event Rebecca Ferguson MBE took to the stage and in 2023, Charlotte Church performed alongside our young carers choir.

- Entertainment throughout the evening, watch this space for updates.

Join us for this year’s Starry Night Gala

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The difference your support makes

By supporting Starry Night Gala, you could help us create more safe and happy childhoods across the UK. Together, we can give children safe and loving homes, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - support to cope with life's challenges. But we can’t be there without you.

“Last year, your generosity helped us support 687,755 children, young people and families. We need your support to help us continue to be their vital lifeline.”

Our 2025 Headline Sponsor

Nationwide Logo

Nationwide Building Society return as our Headline Sponsor for this Starry Night Gala 2025. Their support will helped create an unforgettable evening, as we shone a light on the children and families we support.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

We have an exciting number of sponsorship opportunities available to put your brand at the heart of Starry Night 2025.

With a range of exclusive benefits, dependent on package type, we can offer the following:

  • Excellent branding opportunities, during and pre-event.
  • Verbal acknowledgement by our celebrity host.
  • Exposure in the souvenir programmes given to guests.
  • Complimentary tickets/tables.

Sponsoring the event is a fantastic way to entertain clients or staff in a magical setting, whilst demonstrating your organisation's commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children, young people, and families supported by Action for Children across the UK.

To discuss sponsorship packages and benefits further, please email Jessica Lloyd

Thank you again to our 2024 Supporting Sponsors

Lenovo Logo

We were delighted to welcome Lenovo as Supporting Sponsor for at Starry Night Gala 2024.

Our 2024 Table Sponsors

Charlotte and Matthew Gregory, Transparity, and Merkle logos

Our 2024 Prize Donors

An image showing the logos of Manshausen, Kenny Wax productions, Royal Porthcawl, PiDigital Soluctions, Riving artist, Hendon Golf club, the Murder Express, Wicked, StephenJones Millinery, Club Soda, Gordon's Wine Bar, The River Cafe, and many more