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 always special. With a sparkling atmosphere, guest stars, 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.
This year, we’re rewinding to the rule-breaking, roaring twenties as we come together in the grade II listed, art deco Ballroom on Piccadilly, surrounded by the architecture of another chapter of Action for Children’s 155-year history.
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 £13.9 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, which 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 on 29th February 2024 with Gary Lineker as our host. BBC Newsnight claimed the victory, but it's all to play for when we return in 2025…
See what all the fuss is about by watching our Ultimate News Quiz 2024 video:
We returned to the prestigious Grosvenor House on Park Lane on 19th March for our 35th annual Spring Lunch. Hosted by Dr Ranj, with a fantastic fashion show from Chanel Joan Elkayam, it was an event not to be missed. Since its inception in 1988, with the help of our fabulous Spring Ladies Lunch committee, this annual event has raised over £1.3 million for Action for Children.
For more information or to register your interest for the 2025 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.
The Sports Dinner is a high-profile annual event, with guest speaker sporting legends including David Haye, Dame Kelly Holmes, Fatima Whitbread and many more.
This long-standing dinner has raised over £900,000 for the children and families that Action for Children support.
Never Mind the Business is a unique award winning fundraising event, which attracts over 700 guests each year. The event, which is strictly jeans and t-shirt, starts with a drinks reception where guests get into the competitive spirit by mixing with other teams. This is followed by our multi-media, fast paced quiz, dinner, auctions, raffle and, of course, entertainment by our surprise band.
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.
Bingham Riverhouse is a boutique hotel and members’ club with restaurant, situated on the banks of the river in Richmond Upon Thames.
A prize partner for 2023, they'll be featuring in auctions across our event portfolio.
Whether you want to secure VIP tickets for your staff, or showcase your logo as part of a sponsorship package, our special events team would love to hear from you.
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