Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture - European Doctors’ Orchestra - 9 February 2010
Doctor-musicians from all over Europe will gather at London’s Cadogan Hall to play an all-Beethoven concert in support of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture. Tickets from £15.
Protimos - Charity Quiz Night - 10 February 2010
Protimos is an organisation of lawyers who work to provide access to law for indigenous and marginalised communities in the developing world. The 2010 Quiz Night at the Law Society will be a lively affair with John Humphreys as Quizmaster and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in attendance. Teams of four cost £1000 which includes a champagne reception, three-course meal with wine, and entry to the quiz and auction.
Hoping Foundation - Massive Attack - 11 February 2010
Massive Attack play HMV Apollo Hammersmith and a percentage of the ticket sales will be donated to The Hoping Foundation which promotes peace for Palestinian children. Tickets £31.50.
V Day - Volupte at the Ministry of Sound - 14 February 2010
Volupte are excited to announce their collaboration with The Ministry of Sound. Five rooms, bursting to the seams with live entertainment: a full banquet and show in the Main Box, a full live vintage band, swingdance lessons, taxi dancers, spoken word, a movie room, live guest speakers, a celebrity DJ, aerial acts to leave you breathless, soul, funk…and much much more...The aim of the evening will be to raise money for VDAY– a charity founded by Eve Ensler (author of “The Vagina Monologues”). VDAY seeks to stop violence against women, and has now become a global movement, having claimed Valentine’s Day as its own. Tickets £25 for club tickets or £149 for 3-course dinner and show.
War Child - Kasabian, La Roux and Calvin Harris - 16 February 2010
War Child presents Kasbian, La Roux and Calvin Harris at an intimate gig for just 2,000 fans at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire. Tickets £50 on sale from 1 Feb.
The Meningitis Trust - Fat Tuesday Comedy Club Birthday - 9 March 2010
Loads of amazing acts, special guests and general comedy madness with the Fat Tuesday Comedy Club and their 5th Birthday party at the The Compass, Islington. And all for the Meningitus Trust too! Plus, there will be party hats.... Tickets £10.
Eaves Housing - Women's Question Time - 16 March 2010
The women's housing charity Eaves presents Women's Question Time with Theresa May MP (conservative), Lyne Featherstone MP (liberal democrat) and Caroline Lucas MEP (green) at Central Hall, Westminster. The audience will have the chance to question potential women's ministers on their manifestos for women before the general election. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance from anna.bowden@eaveshousing.co.uk or 020 78407126. Sponsorship opportunities available.
The Children's Trust - 25th Anniversary Ball - 20 March 2010
Throughout the last 25 years, The Children’s Trust has been providing specialist care, therapy and education to children with multiple disabilities and brain injury along with support for their families. Celebrate this wonderful achievement in style at Anniversary Ball at The Dorchester. You'll be greeted with a fabulous drinks reception before being served an exquisite three course meal in the magnificent ballroom. Dinner will be rounded off with a fundraising auction and live music. Tickets £125.
Cancer Research UK and MGA - Spring Ball - 26 March 2010
Cancer Research UK and the Myasthenia Gravis Association present the Spring Ball 2010 at The Grange Hotel, Holborn. Tickets £50 before 31 December or £60 thereafter. Email londonspringball@gmail.com for more details.
The Children's Trust - Dare to Dance Strictly - 26 March 2010
Experience the Bachata Tango, Salsa, Merengue and Cha-Cha lessons at the first 'Dare to Dance Strictly' event at Porchester Hall. The event will be hosted by Richard Marcel, a Guest Choreographer on BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing. With showcases from Darren and Lilia, two of Strictly's professional dancers. Tickets £50 to include cocktail, canapes and dance lesson. Proceeds go to The Children’s Trust which provides specialist care, therapy and education to children with multiple disabilities and brain injury.
Various charities - Pimp my Closet - 3 April 2010
Swap Party with FREE BUBBLY! (Yes Really!) For good causes. All profits go towards 6 different struggling charities per event. Swap goods for tokens, swap tokens for goods. Entrance is a donation to the charity of your choice on the day. Swap new or very nearly new clothes, shoes, accessories or new unwrapped perfumes. Get PIMP TOKENS based on the quality of your goods which you then "buy" other stuff with - simples!