November 8, 2025

The Children with Cancer UK Fundraising Charity Gala

Name: The Children with Cancer UK Fundraising Charity Gala
Location: The Children with Cancer UK Fundraising Charity Gala

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, entertainment and magical moments all to support children and young people across the UK on their cancer journeys.

The Peninsula, 1 Grosvenor Pl, London, SW1X 7HJ
November 8, 2025
020 7430 7788
[email protected]

Help to fund lifesaving research

Every step helps fund research into childhood cancers, creating better treatments and brighter futures.

Support for families
in crisis

Your run provides emotional and practical support support for families families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Become a champion
for change

You’ll raise awareness and vital funds, helping to ensure no child faces cancer without hope for a brighter future.

The Children with Cancer UK Fundraising Gala returns Saturday 8 November 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, entertainment and magical moments all to support children and young people across the UK on their cancer journeys.

Taking place in the elegant surroundings of The Peninsula Hotel in the heart of London this glittering evening will feature a very special performance by the queen of the dance floor herself – Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

Each guest will experience:

* A sparkling drinks reception

* Sumptuous three-course meal in the St George Ballroom

* Luxury prize auction featuring money-can’t-buy experiences.

* Live entertainment by Sophie Ellis Bextor followed by dancing.

Dress code: Glamorous

Carriages: 2am

Your very special night will help us raise vital funds so that we can ultimately see a world where every child survives cancer.

Standard, Premium and VIP tables available to book now.

Headline act

We are thrilled to announce that the headline act at our annual Children with Cancer UK Gala is none other than the sensational Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

With an impressive musical career spanning over 25 years, Sophie has achieved five top 10 albums and eight top 10 singles – including ‘If This Aint Love’, ‘Take Me Home’, ‘Get Over You’ and ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ which enjoyed a recent resurgence after featuring in the film ‘Saltburn‘ seeing the song reach over 11 billion global streams.

Book your table now

Your very special night will help us raise vital funds so that we can ultimately see a world where every child survives cancer.

Standard, Premium and VIP tables available to book now.

Where your money goes

Every contribution is carefully allocated to fund critical research, provide essential resources to families, and drive greater awareness.

Cancer diagnoses

Every day, around 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer.

New treatments

8 out of 10 young cancer patients can now receive successful treatment, thanks to the specialist research we help fund.

Safer therapies

We are committed to developing safer and more effective childhood cancer treatments with fewer toxic side effects.

Funding research

We invest in crucial childhood cancer research that would otherwise go unfunded.

2024 photos

View all photos here

Our history

When the O’Gorman family tragically lost two of their children to cancer, it launched a mission that we continue with to this day: to see a world where every child and young person survives cancer. As one of Britain’s leading charities devoted to research into the causes of and treatments for childhood cancers, our work has invested millions that has greatly improved the outcomes of the 4,200 children and young people a year who will face a cancer diagnosis.

Join us and help us to honour this legacy and keep doing this vital work.

The 2024 Gala

Thank you to all of our valued guests, main sponsor Market Financial Solutions and performers for supporting what was another spectacular Children with Cancer UK Gala! We are delighted to share that the event raised over £725,000. to help fund life-saving childhood cancer research.

Hosted by Gaby Roslin and headlined by Olly Murs, with a surprise performance by Beverly Knight. Our Children’s Choir was lead by Louisa, our auctioneer was Martin Bayfield. We were also joined by a host of celebrities. A massive thanks to everyone who joined us for an amazing night of fundraising.

The 2023 Gala

Thank you to all of our valued guests, main sponsor MFS and performers for supporting what was another spectacular Children with Cancer UK Ball! We are delighted to share that the event raised over £620,000 to help fund life-saving childhood cancer research.

Soul II Soul were our headline performer. The Grammy-award winning, musical legends from the 90s, led by the phenomenal Jazzie B, will have you up on your feet dancing to their most iconic hits.

The 2022 Gala

On 12 November 2022, we held the annual Children with Cancer UK Ball. Hosted by Gaby Roslin and headlined by Lulu, Bananarama and Tony Hadley. We were also joined Dynamo the magician and DJ Brandon Block. A massive thanks to our sponsors Market Financial Solutions and all the guests that joined us for an amazing night of fundraising. The Ball raised over £700,000.

The 2019 Ball

Thank you to all of our valued guests and performers for supporting what was another spectacular Children with Cancer UK Ball! We are delighted to share that the event raised over £620,000 to help fight the injustice of cancer in children. Thank you.

Hosted by Irish comedian Dara Ó Briain and headlined by R&B legend Billy Ocean, the Ball saw around 800 guests, including reality TV queen Scarlett Moffatt, come together for a wonderful evening of gourmet cuisine, fundraising and entertainment in London’s largest ballroom at the stunning Grosvenor House Hotel.