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Philanthropy events

We bring together guests for innovative, immersive and spectacular philanthropic evenings of sparkling entertainment that help to raise vital funds for our life-saving research.

Our exclusive events

Be part of something special all year round.

A photo from Turn the tables 2025.

Turn the Tables

A unique and innovative event, allowing guests to witness contemporary political leaders ‘turning the tables’ on their media tormentors. Since its inception in 2000, Turn The Tables has raised over £2m for Cancer Research UK and continues to be a firm favourite on the society calendar.

A photo taken at Foreign Sisters Annual Lunch 2024.

Foreign Sisters Annual Lunch

Foreign Sisters was founded by Lady Palumbo in 2007 under the umbrella of Cancer Research UK's National Events Committee. Over the past 17 years, Foreign Sisters has raised over £3.1m for Cancer Research UK through the annual luncheon attended by women from over 60 countries, based or living in London.

A photo taken at The Emeralds & Ivy Ball 2023.

The Emeralds & Ivy Ball

The annual ball, is Cancer Research UK’s flagship fundraising gala, celebrating our long-standing partnership with the Keating Family and the Marie Keating Foundation. Join a fabulous evening of glamour and world-class entertainment.

A photo taken at the Cancer Research UK Carol Concert at St Paul’s Cathedral 2019.

Cancer Research UK Carol Concert

Since its inception in 1994, the concert has provided over £6m in fundraising for our life-saving research. Welcome in the festive season with beautiful carols and Christmas readings from the highest calibre of musicians and performers.

Why your support matters

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£12.8m

The Emeralds & Ivy Ball has raised over £12.8m since 2006 for Cancer Research UK’s Cancer Awareness Roadshow and The Marie Keating Foundation.

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£3.1m

The Foreign Sisters has raised over £3.1m for Cancer Research UK bringing together women from over 60 countries.

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£6m

The Cancer Research UK Carol Concert has raised more than £6m for life-saving cancer research.

Partner with us

Let’s work together to beat cancer! We want to create mutually beneficial partnerships with PR agencies, luxury companies and any businesses seeking exposure to high-value audiences.

Our work is made possible through the valuable support of partners, sponsors, and gift-in-kind contributors. We welcome opportunities to collaborate and are grateful for all forms of support that help us achieve our mission.

Contact our Philanthropy Events team to find out more and hear about the benefits we could offer you or your company.

Telephone icon020 3469 6574
Email iconCRUK.events@cancer.org.uk

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We also hold smaller, more intimate, Philanthropy events wider than the ones listed on this page.  

If you have any questions for our team about these events or any listed on this page, please don’t hesitate to contact us.