Online Candlelit Christmas Concert 2023
2023-12-14 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Online
We’ll be taking the Magic ONLINE on Thursday 14th December again!
“The online Carol Service was quite unique in its concept, and so cleverly thought through – simply inspirational the way it took us on such an emotional journey – in my case while sitting at my kitchen table…!”
“The compassion, commitment and drive that came across from your cosy fireside setting has stayed with me – an evening I won’t forget.”
We are delighted to announce that The Alternative Christmas Concert will take place ONLINE again on Thursday 14th December at 6.30pm GMT.
For all those who are not able to join us live in London on 6th December for our Candlelit Christmas Concert this year, we are pleased to invite you to be with us online to enjoy the fun and festivities with us!
It has always been a star-studded evening and this year our wonderful Patrons, Dame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS, Timothy West CBE and the Lord Cope of Berkeley PC will be with us, with special Guest Appearance from Bibi Heal and Stephen Barlow.
We are also delighted that Thames Fanfare Brass will once again be raising the roof. What would a Christmas Concert be without a Trumpet Fanfare?! The angelic voices of the Queen’s Gate School Choirs will fill the church with gorgeous songs, together with wonderful harp music by Lesley Magee, and there will, of course, be plenty of favourite Christmas Carols too for you to join in!
Thursday 14th December 6.30pm GMT LIVE zoom + a recording of this year’s Concert.
Family tickets are just £15 (min donation)!
(If you have joined us live on 6th Dec, tickets are just £5 per family – we will send you the link to book!)
This is the perfect way to start Christmas – we cannot wait to celebrate with you online!

Book tickets to join us online on 14th December 2023

Please email contact@kidsforkids.org.uk with any enquiries.
Do read our report about the 2022 Concert to get excited for this year!!
Cancellation Policy: Please note we cannot give refunds for event tickets unless the event is cancelled by us.
Reach a Prestigious Audience by Sponsoring our Candlelit Christmas Concert!
Sponsorship opportunities include sponsoring the evening or having a stall at our event to connect with our wonderful audience just in time for Christmas!
Taking out an advertisement in our Candlelit Christmas Concert Programme will not only enable Kids for Kids to help more children but, because our Programme is far more than just a record of the night, with messages from our Patrons, interesting articles and editorial, it is a valuable means to project your image as well.
The more costs we can cover, the more funds raised will go directly to Darfur. We can tailor-make a sponsorship package exclusively for your organisation and would welcome the opportunity to organise this for you. In return for your support, your company will be included in our Programme for the evening and on all publicity including our website and social media campaigns.
Download the Christmas Concert Advertising Brochure 2023 or for further details of sponsorship opportunities, please do email us.
Thank you to all our advertisers and supporters of our Candlelit Christmas Concert this year

RotaWalk'24 - Let's Step for Sudan!
2024-04-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Holmwood Common, Dorking
Join us for the next RotaWalk, organised by Rotary in Dorking which will take place on Sunday 28th April 2024, on the National Trust land of Holmwood Common, due south of Dorking.
Help us raise desperately-needed funds for the children of Darfur by raising sponsorship and challenging yourself to complete this 4 mile circular route with family and friends around the beautiful Holmwood Common. The route is a flattish, cinder-based all-weather circuit, suitable for all ages, and easily negotiated with push-chairs and mobility scooters.
Join Charlotte, Davina and friends for this lovely walk – a great chance to get some steps in, enjoy the countryside and perhaps do a bit of bird-spotting too. April 28th will be just under one year on from King Charles’ Coronation, so there will be some Royal connections to pass, as well as other interesting beauty spots!
Fancy dress outfits are actively encouraged too!

Join us on 28th April 2024
When? We will meet at 10:00am for a 10:30am start on 28th April 2024
Where? We will check in at the ‘base camp’ on the Old Cricket Pitch at North Holmwood, accessed from the National Trust Car Park on the corner of Inholms Lane, or by walking along the path from St John’s Church. The closest satnav is RH5 4JH. It will be well signposted.
En route? There will be a waystation at ‘The Viewpoint’ where we can relax, enjoy the view and sample the drinks and cake on offer – yum! There will be a further checkpoint at ‘the Twin Ponds’, the most southerly point of the walk, about half-way, also offering refreshments.
Where do we finish? We will finish at this same point to confirm we have safely completed the route.
How do I sign up?
We’re asking for a minimum donation of just £10 entry per adult walker and would love you to raise a minimum of £50 sponsorship if possible.
Children under 16 are more than welcome to join too and will be free!
Book your spot here for £10 (min. donation).
How can I raise sponsorship?
We recommend setting up an online sponsorship page with JustGiving.
Click on the link and then ‘Start Fundraising’ to set up your own JustGiving page for sponsorship – RotaWalk’24 4 Mile Fundraising Walk – in Fancy Dress! – JustGiving
Share your sponsorship page with friends and family so we can get stepping in the right direction to raise as many funds as we can this year!
Look at the Fun we had in 2021 – Come and Join us!
Find out about the fun and games we had on the RotaWalk’21 here and book your place to join us on 28th April 2024 !
We cannot wait to Step with you for Sudan!

Weaving International Fashion - National Dress Catwalk
2024-05-11 17:30 - 22:00 | Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX
The Young Diplomats in London (YDL) in association with the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in London proudly presents a charity event titled “Weaving International Fashion – National Dress Catwalk” on Saturday 11th May 2024 at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Town Hall in London. Cllr Preety Hudd, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Cllr Dori Schmetterling, Deputy Mayor both will be our guests of honour.
In our ever more interconnected world, it is critical to cherish and preserve our cultural heritage. London, a melting pot of cultures, finds its vibrant heart in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, home to many embassies and ambassadorial residences.
This captivating fashion show celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of our community, showcasing the artistry and storytelling woven into the national dress of various countries. Each ensemble serves as a window into a nation’s heritage, fostering understanding and appreciation between our diplomatic and local communities.
Brought to you by the co-producer of the Mongolian theatrical sensation, “The Mongol Khan”, Mrs. Unurmaa Janchiv, and an award-winning fashion director from Nigeria, Mr. Taiwo Meghoma.

There will be a National Dress Catwalk, International Cuisine and Craftsmanship Sales.
Date: Saturday 11th May 2024
Time: 17:30 – 22:00
Venue: Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX
Cost: £22.50
Book your tickets today HERE!
All funds raised will go towards Kids for Kids and The Felix Project.

Absolutely Fabulous Auction 2024
2024-05-27 18:00 - 2024-06-07 12:00
Our Absolutely Fabulous Online Auction is now OPEN!!
You could win Dinner with Dame Joanna Lumley, Tea with Miriam Margolyes, Royally esteemed gifts, Holidays in Orkney, Suffolk or Thailand….and lots more…!!
View our Online Auction and place your bids today here – Auction of Promises!
Online bids will close at 12pm on 8th June and the Auctions will continue live at our Ambassador’s Ball, before closing at approximately 9pm on 8th June 2024.
Please place your bids online or email charlotte@kidsforkids.org.uk with bid details by 12pm on 8th June!
Thank you to the Sponsor of our Ambassadors’ Ball in 2024

And to all the wonderful organisations supporting our Ambassadors’ Ball this year with advertising and donating raffle and auction prizes.

Ambassadors' Ball 2024
2024-06-08 18:00 - 23:30 | The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, 30 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BH
We are delighted to announce that the 2024 Ambassadors’ Ball for Kids for Kids will take place on Saturday 8th June and will once again be held at The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill.
The Ball has become one of the most sought-after events of London’s social calendar, attended by London’s diplomatic community, including Ambassadors from across the world, and has sold out each year.
Join our Trustees and the Ambassadors at our annual event which will include:

Champagne Reception in the Library of the Hyatt The Churchill, one of the most prestigious hotels in London
Gourmet Three Course Dinner designed by Chefs of The Churchill which concludes with coffee and handmade Petits Fours
Fine wines have been selected and donated by IDS
Charity Auction and Gala Raffle hosted by Hugh Edmeades from Christie’s
Dancing until the early hours to live music – you just won’t want to leave the dance floor!

Medals will be worn. Dress: Black Tie / Ball Gowns.

Individual tickets are £250 each or book a table of ten at the special price of £2,400.
As ticket numbers are limited, do email us to register your interest and check availability.
Your support means that we are able to make a huge difference to literally hundreds of children’s lives in Darfur.
Our Absolutely Fabulous Online Auction is now OPEN!!
View our Online Auction and place your bids today here – Auction of Promises!
Online bids will close at 12pm on 8th June and the Auctions will continue live at our Ambassador’s Ball, before closing at approximately 9pm on 8th June 2024.
Please place your bids online or email charlotte@kidsforkids.org.uk with bid details by 12pm on 8th June!
Thank you to the Sponsor of our Ambassadors’ Ball in 2024

And to all the wonderful organisations supporting our Ambassadors’ Ball this year with advertising and donating raffle and auction prizes.

You could also Reach a Prestigious Audience by Sponsoring our Gala Ball!
Sponsorship opportunities include sponsoring the evening, or individual items such as Dinner, the Champagne Reception, our wonderful Band, or Publicity & Postage.
Appearing in our Ball Programme will not only enable Kids for Kids to help more children but, because our Programme is far more than just a record of the night, with fascinating articles and editorial, and details of the Auctions, both Live and Silent, it is a valuable means to project your image as well.
The more costs we can cover, the more funds raised will go directly to Darfur. We can tailor-make a sponsorship package exclusively for your organisation and would welcome the opportunity to organise this for you. In return for your support, your company will be included in our Programme for the evening and on all publicity including our website and social media campaigns.
Download our Ambassadors Ball Sponsorship and Advertising Brochure 2024 here or please do email us for further details.
Or Donate a Raffle prize!
It would be wonderful too if you would donate something extra special for our Celebrity Auction and Raffle please?
If you would like to donate a prize, please do email us – we would be delighted to hear from you!
Read about last year’s Ambassadors’ Ball here and see what the press have said below…

Online coverage

All In London
Brit Events
Choose Your Event
EventBrite
Gumtree

What’s On London
Where Can We Go
The Media Eye

Coverage in Print

Marylebone Journal
Diplomat Magazine

Paint and Picnic Day
2024-06-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Green Gables, Felday Glade, Holmbury St Mary, Surrey RH5 6PG
Join us for a Paint and Picnic Day in Surrey to raise funds for the children of Darfur, Sudan! This day is open to anybody who loves to sketch and paint, any ability, any paint medium!
Date: Saturday 15th June 2024
Time: 10am – 4pm (Demonstration: 11am)
Host: Anne Eshelby
Tutor: Karen Pearson
Place: Green Gables, Felday Glade, Holmbury St Mary, Surrey RH5 6PG
Subjects: Mature gardens, character greenhouse, walled garden, pots, many nooks & crannies, beehives.
Cost: £20 on the day: proceeds to Kids for Kids & MS Society
Please bring: Painting and sketching kit, picnic lunch and garden chair, tea and coffee provided.
Raffle and plenty of home-made cakes!
Second-hand art book sale (donations welcome)
Book your ticket by calling Karen Pearson on 01306 730757 or 07909 963144 or emailing info@karenpearsonart.com.

Get Goat Fit on Box Hill - with Walking Women!
2024-06-22 10:30 - 17:00 | Box Hill, Surrey, United Kingdom
Walking Women are offering a series of Get Goat Fit day walks and are very kindly donating a percentage of every day walk to Kids for Kids so we can provide emergency aid for women in Sudan.
Box Hill , Surrey, is a great way to do a long walk of 4 – 6 hours with a small climb to reach the top with its lovely view across the Downs and even out to sea on a clear day. Come and join us to get, or stay, Goat Fit!

SUMMARY
Date: Saturday 22nd June
Guide: Carla Khouri
Walking Grade: Get Goat Fit. This is a walk for those who would like a hill walk to stretch your legs and try a steady climb. The Box Hill Hike is 8 miles/ 12.8km and could take between 4 and 6 hours. The highest point is 224m. This is a lovely varied walk.
Meeting Point:10.30am at Dorking Station to meet your guide Carla.
Trains go directly from London Waterloo or London Victoria to Dorking Main Station 50 minutes. There is spacious parking at the station which costs around £4.10 for the day. Nearer the time we will send more detail on travel arrangements and connect people so you could travel together.
Price: £30 per person for specialist guided walking to build confidence and test fitness levels. A percentage of this goes towards Kids for Kids.
Please bring packed lunch, water and a thermos.
The day will end around 5pm. For those booking return trains we suggest after 6pm to allow time for an end of day cuppa/glass of wine.

Book your Tickets for 22nd June here – Get Goat Fit on Box Hill , Dorking in Surrey – Walking Women | Walking Women
Be part of the GOAT (Greatest of All Time!) Team – Order your T-shirt in Orange or Black here – Walking Women X Kids for Kids T-shirts (artchaseries.com)

Goat Yoga Class for all the Family
2024-09-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Soul Barns Welnness Centre, Nightingale Lane, Mortimer RG7 3PS, Nightingale Lane, Mortimer, Reading, RG7 3PS, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT BUT DO KEEP YOUR EYES ON OUR WEBSITE FOR FUTURE SIMILAR EVENTS!

Love Goats? Love Yoga? Why not combine the two and join our Goat Yoga Class?!
Or local to Mortimer (RG7) and just fancy having a fun, relaxing Sunday morning experience, all in the name of charity? Do come and join us!
Fun for all the family – no yoga experience necessary!
Date: Sunday 1st September 2024
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Soul Barns Wellness Centre, Nightingale Lane, Mortimer, Reading RG7 3PS

This Goat Yoga Class will be run by a fabulous local yoga teacher, Lizzie Stroud, in conjunction with the Goats from Soul Barns.
Tickets cost £15 for Adults and £7 for Children.
Please note, Children must be accompanied by an Adult.
Book your tickets today to join us for the Goat Yoga Class on 1st September!
What to expect?
45 mins will be spent with Lizzie taking you through some basic yoga poses and flows – the Goats will hopefully get involved too!
This will be followed by 15 mins of you being able to feed and pet the Goats.
We would recommend wearing several layers of comfy clothes as we will be outside and please do bring a yoga mat or towel and a water bottle. No yoga experience needed!
Do read about the fun and games we had at our previous Goat Yoga session here.
About Soul Barns
Soul Barns Wellness Centre is located in Mortimer, Reading, in a beautiful old oak-framed barn which maintains its original features from its days as a cart shed holding machinery and carts pulled by horses.
It is now a sanctuary of wellness, and the perfect location for a morning with Goats!
Relax, Have Fun and Save Children’s Lives
Whilst you’re having fun you’ll also be helping us fundraise for the forgotten children of Darfur who are suffering horrendously amidst the ongoing fighting and desperate for all the help we can give them.
Away from the headlines, towns and cities in Sudan are destroyed, homes flattened, families are displaced, struggling to feed their children. But you can help raise vital funds to support them.
Tickets cost £15 for Adults and £7 for Children.
Please note, Children must be accompanied by an Adult.
Book your tickets today to join us for the Goat Yoga Class on 1st September!
We are desperate to provide emergency help – sacks of food so mothers in Darfur can feed their hungry children, veterinary drugs so our life-saving Goats can be kept healthy and provide protein-rich milk, mosquito nets to protect families from malaria and hand pump repair kits so clean water can flow again – whatever we can provide, whenever we can, as soon as it is safe to do so. We would never put any of our team in danger. We are determined to provide the basics so people can return and rebuild their homes. Please help us!
So come along and join us for a fun yoga session to help us save children’s lives in Darfur!
Any queries?
Call Charlotte on 07818062259 or email charlotte@kidsforkids.org.uk

Fly Fishing for Emergency Funds!
2024-10-12 09:30 - 17:00 | Park Lake, Albury Estate, GU5 9JA
This year’s annual Kids for Kids’ Executive Fly Fishing Day will take place at Park Lake, Albury on Saturday 12th October. Purchase your ticket now!
Every single pound profit will help us provide basic essentials to children who are in desperate need. The situation in Darfur has exacerbated an already dire situation where shortages across the country have led to many families struggling to feed their children. In Darfur, conditions were already worse than we have ever known. Emergency funding is essential to help provide for thousands of families in desperate need of food, water, shelter and medical care.
By joining us on our fishing day out this year, you can help transform the lives of families in great need. Not to mention, enjoy a magnificent day at Park Lake, which is utterly beautiful – and ours for the day! The Duke of Northumberland’s private lake provides the perfect day out for the family, or to entertain your clients – beginners and experience fisherman alike are welcome!
The secluded lake will be stocked with trout and if you have never tasted trout straight from the water to your plate then you have no idea how delicious it is. Of course, you will have to catch it first but we will provide people to help you!
Delicious refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

Ticket Options:
Full Day tickets (9.30am to dusk) @ £150 each (min. donation) to include breakfast, morning coffee & home made cakes, lunch with wine and beer, and finally afternoon tea (more home made cakes!). All drinks available throughout.
AM session only (9.30 am to 12:30pm, including lunch) @ £85 each (min. donation) to include breakfast, morning coffee & home made cakes and lunch with wine and beer. All drinks available throughout.
PM session only (12.30 pm lunch ’til dusk) @ 85 each (min. donation) to include lunch with wine and beer, and afternoon tea with home made cakes. All drinks available throughout.
The first fish you catch will be yours to keep! There will be a small charge for any additional fish you wish to take home.
“I hesitate to ask, but if you would like to add something extra as an additional donation it would really help. Out of the headlines, millions of families are displaced in Sudan, the Rapid Support Force is using fire as a means of weaponry, whole villages are being burnt to the ground. Children are on the brink of starvation. The situation is absolutely heart-breaking, and we are desperate for support so we can help families survive and re-build their lives as soon as it is safe to do so. An extra donations would really help us cover our costs and save more children’s lives – they are desperate for emergency food.“ – Patricia Parker OBE Founder.
N.B. Children (minimum age 10) need to be accompanied by a fully paying adult. Because of the limit of space on the banks children also have to be full price. Sunglasses or glasses, and hats ideally with a peak, must be worn by everyone. Health and safety is our first concern but you are advised that you fish at your own risk.

Download full details of the Fly Fishing Day on 12th October 2024 here.

To join us for our Fly Fishing Day this year, please book your tickets here!

Check out our Fly Fishing Event in the press:

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Coverage in Print

Surrey Life Magazine
Diplomat Magazine
Life Magazine – Surrey and Berkshire Editions

Cancellation Policy: Please note we cannot give refunds for event tickets unless the event is cancelled by us.
Cover photograph by Darren Pepe, Surrey Life.

Magical Candlelit Christmas Concert 2024
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 | St Peter’s Eaton Square, 119 Eaton Square, London , London, SW1W 9AL, United Kingdom
Join us and celebrity friends for our Annual Candlelit Christmas Concert on Thursday 5th December 2024!
Once again our Candlelit Concert will be held at St Peter’s Church in Eaton Square, London. This is the perfect start to the Christmas season – Carols by Candlelight.

Click here to book your tickets >

It has always been a star-studded evening, and this year we will have readings from Lyse Doucet CM OBE, award-winning Chief International Correspondent and Senior Presenter for BBC World News television and radio, together with our wonderful Patron the Lord Cope of Berkeley PC.
Soprano Bibi Heal, accompanied by Stephen Barlow, will be entertaining us with stunning solos and we are delighted that Thames Fanfare Brass will once again be raising the roof. What would a Christmas Concert be without a Trumpet Fanfare?! The angelic voices of the Queen’s Gate School Choirs will fill the church with gorgeous songs, together with wonderful harp music by Lesley Magee, and there will, of course, be plenty of favourite Christmas Carols too for you to join in!
The concert will begin at 7.00pm and will be followed by Mulled Wine & Mince Pies (included in your ticket).
Adult tickets are £39.50 (min donation) and Child tickets (12 years and under) are £18 (minimum donation)! The perfect way to start Christmas – Carols by Candlelight.

Book your Tickets today for our Candlelit Christmas Concert on Thursday 5th December 2024

Please email contact@kidsforkids.org.uk with any enquiries.
Do read our report about the 2023 Concert to get excited for this year!!
Cancellation Policy: Please note we cannot give refunds for event tickets unless the event is cancelled by us.
Reach a Prestigious Audience by Sponsoring our Candlelit Christmas Concert!
Sponsorship opportunities include sponsoring the evening or having a stall at our event to connect with our wonderful audience just in time for Christmas!
Taking out an advertisement in our Candlelit Christmas Concert Programme will not only enable Kids for Kids to help more children but, because our Programme is far more than just a record of the night, with messages from our Patrons, interesting articles and editorial, it is a valuable means to project your image as well.
The more costs we can cover, the more funds raised will go directly to Darfur. We can tailor-make a sponsorship package exclusively for your organisation and would welcome the opportunity to organise this for you. In return for your support, your company will be included in our Programme for the evening and on all publicity including our website and social media campaigns.
Download full details of sponsorship and advertising opportunities here.
Please do email us for further details or to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities further.

Step For Darfur this March!
2025-03-01 00:00 - 2025-03-31 23:59
You’re Invited to… Step For Darfur!
Walk 25, 50, or 100 Miles – in March 2025!
Take on our walking challenge this March to provide emergency food for starving children in the remote villages of Darfur, Sudan. Malnutrition has spread across the whole of Darfur. It is now the epicentre of the world’s worst hunger crisis, (UN General Assembly, September 2024). Together we can help.
Will you help us raise enough funds for 300 Kids Kitchen Kits this March?

Kids for Kids has beaten the odds to deliver life-saving aid to the forgotten communities of Darfur. So far we have reached 49 of our 110 villages – that is 11,276 children with essential food. Our Kids Kitchen Kits provide essential protein and nutrients – lentils, ground nuts, cooking oil, fruits, protein powder made from dried meat – and give little ones under five years old necessary sustenance.
If just 50 people ‘Step for Darfur’ and raise £150 each, we will reach our goal.
Every penny counts – no matter how little or much you can raise! One Kids Kitchen Kit costs only £25 and makes a world of difference to a child who is waking up hungry every day. By setting a ‘Step for Darfur’ Walking Goal and raising funds, we can make a massive impact!

How To Step for Darfur:

Register on JustGiving today with your Step for Darfur Walking Goal – 25, 50 or 100 miles – every mile counts this March towards more Kids Kitchen Kits! Send us a link to your JustGiving page and we will send you a free T-shirt!
Start Fundraising. Let friends and family know what an incredible challenge you are taking on and ask for their support to reach your goal. Start with a goal of £150….and then exceed it! The top three fundraisers will receive a special prize!
Step for Darfur Begins on March 1st! Put your walking shoes on and start the challenge.

Walking is More Fun with Friends!

Why not walk with your Mum or Best Friend? You can fundraise with your class at school – or get a group together at work for a morning walking club. This is a great chance to get outside, explore new areas and green spaces, and have a lot of fun with friends! Don’t forget to track your miles walked with the ‘Health’ or ‘Strava’ Apps on your phone! Make sure to take some photos and tag us @kidsforkidsdarfur on Instagram or join our Facebook group for support!
Any questions? Email us at contact@kidsforkids.org.uk.
We can help you set up your JustGiving page, provide fundraising tips, or anything else you might need. And please do invite your friends and family to get involved. We look forward to Stepping for Darfur with you this March!
Our youngest participant so far is six years old and our most inspiring is 93! You can support those already taking part in Step for Darfur below:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/rose-kingsdown-1
https://www.justgiving.com/page/nadiah-omer
https://www.justgiving.com/page/leslie-bater-2
https://www.justgiving.com/page/lisa-chapman-3
https://www.justgiving.com/page/davina-patel-3
https://www.justgiving.com/page/mother-daughter-walk-for-darfur

Ambassadors' Ball 2025
2025-06-07 18:00 - 23:30 | The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, 30 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BH
We are delighted to announce that the 2025 Ambassadors’ Ball for Kids for Kids will take place on Saturday 7th June and will once again be held at The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. Tickets Available Now!
The Ball has become one of the most sought-after events of London’s social calendar, attended by London’s diplomatic community, including Ambassadors from across the world, and has sold out each year.
Join our Trustees and the Ambassadors at our annual event which will include:

Reception in the Library of the Hyatt The Churchill, one of the most prestigious hotels in London with English Sparkling Wines sponsored by Chapel Down
Gourmet Three Course Dinner designed by Chefs of The Churchill which concludes with coffee and handmade Petits Fours
Fine wines
Charity Auction and Gala Raffle hosted by Hugh Edmeades
Dancing until the early hours to live music – you just won’t want to leave the dance floor!

Medals will be worn. Dress: Black Tie / Ball Gowns.
Individual tickets are £255 each or book a table of ten at the special price of £2,400. Book your tickets here!
Your support means that we are able to make a huge difference to literally hundreds of children’s lives in Darfur.
You could Reach a Prestigious Audience by Sponsoring our Gala Ball!
Sponsorship opportunities include sponsoring the evening, or individual items such as Dinner, the Champagne Reception, our wonderful Band, or Publicity & Postage.
Appearing in our Ball Programme will not only enable Kids for Kids to help more children but, because our Programme is far more than just a record of the night, with fascinating articles and editorial, and details of the Auctions, both Live and Silent, it is a valuable means to project your image as well.
The more costs we can cover, the more funds raised will go directly to Darfur. We can tailor-make a sponsorship package exclusively for your organisation and would welcome the opportunity to organise this for you. In return for your support, your company will be included in our Programme for the evening and on all publicity including our website and social media campaigns.
Please email us for further details.
Or Donate an Auction Raffle prize!
It would be wonderful too if you would donate something extra special for our Celebrity Auction and Raffle please?
If you would like to donate a prize, please do email us – we would be delighted to hear from you!
Thank you to the Sponsor of our Ambassadors’ Ball in 2025

And to all the wonderful organisations who are supporting our Ambassadors’ Ball with advertising and donating raffle and auction prizes.

Read about last year’s Ambassadors’ Ball here and see what the press have said below…

Online coverage

All In London
Brit Events
Choose Your Event
EventBrite
Gumtree

What’s On London
Where Can We Go
The Media Eye

Coverage in Print

Marylebone Journal
Diplomat Magazine

Charity Pub Quiz in Dorking
2025-08-06 19:45 - 21:45 | The White Horse, High St, Dorking, RH4 1BE, United Kingdom
Join Kids for Kids Charity at The White Horse in Dorking for a Quiz Night on Wednesday 6th August at 7:45pm!

Get a group together for a Pub Quiz at The White Horse, with a chance of winning 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prizes! A fun way to test your general knowledge and catch up with your friends – all in aid of a fantastic Dorking-based Charity. There will also be a Raffle to enter on the night in aid of Kids for Kids!

All funds raised from this night will go towards providing life-saving emergency food packs for children aged five and under facing starvation in the remote villages of Darfur, Sudan. Our Kids Kitchen Kits include lentils, pulses, groundnuts and cooking oil that will provide protein and nutrients for children currently facing starvation.

Quiz Entry is £5 a person and Raffle Tickets are £1 each. To book your table, please contact The White Horse by phone at 01306881138 or via email to dorking@heartwoodinns.com. We can’t wait to see you there!

2025 Fly Fishing for Emergency Funds!
2025-10-11 09:30 - 17:00 | Park Lake, Albury Estate, GU5 9JA
The Annual Kids for Kids’ Executive Fly Fishing Day 2025 will take place at Park Lake, Albury on Saturday 11th October. Tickets are now on sale!
The Duke of Northumberland’s private lake will be stocked with trout and if you have never tasted trout straight from the water to your plate then you have no idea how delicious it is. Of course, you will have to catch it first – but we will provide people to help you! This very special, secluded lake provides the perfect day out for the family, a chance to hang with the lads by the lake, or a fun way to entertain your out of town clients, showing them the beauty of Guildford! Delicious refreshments will be provided throughout the day from homemade cakes to lunch with wine and beer. We look forward to welcoming you all – beginners and experienced fisherman alike!
This Fly Fishing Day is one of the most special Fishing opportunities you can be part of because every penny raised in profit will help Kids for Kids provide basic essentials to children in Darfur who are in desperate need. The violence over the past 21 months has been far worse than anything we have experienced over the years. Darfur continues to face bitter conflict and the indirect effects of violence are almost worse – disease and starvation. Hunger in this century. We are providing sacks of seed for planting and Kids Kitchen Kits for families with small children which include pulses, lentils, powdered meat, ground nuts and even fresh produce. Children have been deprived of protein for months. By attending our fishing day you will enable us to reach many more families. They really need you, need us, right now.
By joining us on our fishing day out this year, you can help transform the lives of families in great need. Not to mention, enjoy a magnificent day at Park Lake, which is utterly beautiful – and ours for the day!
Your Ticket Options:
Full Day tickets (9.30am to dusk) @ £150 each (min. donation) to include breakfast, morning coffee & home made cakes, lunch with wine and beer, and finally afternoon tea (more home made cakes!). All drinks available throughout.
AM session only (9.30 am to 12:30pm, including lunch) @ £85 each (min. donation) to include breakfast, morning coffee & home made cakes and lunch with wine and beer. All drinks available throughout.
PM session only (12.30 pm lunch ’til dusk) @ 85 each (min. donation) to include lunch with wine and beer, and afternoon tea with home made cakes. All drinks available throughout.
“It is nothing short of miraculous that Kids for Kids is actively helping families in Darfur. To date 4,000 families with children aged five and under have received seeds to eat and to plant for crops – that is 24,000 people we have helped so far. Yet we must think of the coming months, not just of immediate needs. Please do put our Fly Fishing in your calendar and tell your friends – make a day of it! Your help in raising essential funds for food this year is invaluable. Thank you.” – Patricia Parker OBE Founder.
N.B. Children (minimum age 10) need to be accompanied by a fully paying adult. Because of the limit of space on the banks children also have to be full price. The first fish you catch will be yours to keep! There will be a small charge for any additional fish you wish to take home. Sunglasses or glasses and brimmed hats or caps must be worn by everyone. Health and safety is our first concern but you are advised that you fish at your own risk.
To join us for our Fly Fishing Day this year, please book your tickets here!

Check out our Fly Fishing Event over the years in the press:

Online coverage

Surrey World
VantagePoint
EventBrite
Darling Magazine
Gumtree

Where Can We Go
Reigate.UK Newsletter
The Best Of
Surrey Live (2019)
Surrey Live Video
Surrey Live Gallery

Radio and Print Coverage

Surrey Hills Radio (2025)
Diplomat Magazine (2019)
Life Magazine – Surrey and Berkshire Editions (2019)
BBC Radio Surrey (2025)

Cancellation Policy: Please note we cannot give refunds for event tickets unless the event is cancelled by us.
Cover photograph by Darren Pepe, Surrey Life.

Sold Out - Join Dame Joanna Lumley for Magical Candlelit Christmas Concert 2025
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | St Peter’s Eaton Square, 119 Eaton Square, London , London, SW1W 9AL, United Kingdom
Join Dame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS for the Annual Kids for Kids Candlelit Christmas Concert on Thursday 4th December 2025!
Our Candlelit Concert will be held at St Peter’s Church in Eaton Square, Belgravia, London. This is the perfect start to the Christmas season – Carols by Candlelight.
Tickets are now Sold Out! We look forward to seeing you there.

Dame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS invites you to join Kids for Kids at this year’s Magical Candlelit Christmas Concert in Belgravia, London! This event is the perfect start to the Christmas Season, with every penny raised in profit providing emergency food and aid items to children in Darfur who face starvation because of the appalling violence that has been raging for over two years. Your presence at our concert will truly save lives!
The evening will feature the beautiful voices of the Junior and Senior Choirs of Queen’s Gate School singing your favourite Christmas Carols to get you in the holiday spirit! We are delighted to welcome British Opera Soprano Bibi Heal, accompanied by famous conductor/pianist Stephen Barlow along with renowned Irish Harpist Lesley Magee and world-class pianist Mitra Alice Tham. You will hear festive readings from our dear Patron, The Lord Cope of Berkeley PC, and the absolutely fabulous, Dame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS. And of course what would a Christmas Concert be without a Trumpet Fanfare?! Thames Fanfare Brass will once again raise the roof and entertain us with Christmas classics. Hundreds of candles will fill the Church as we close the evening and head out to the cozy courtyard to enjoy Mulled Wine and Mince Pies (included in your ticket!).
We look forward to seeing you for the most magical start to the Festive Season! By attending the Kids for Kids Candlelit Christmas Concert with your family and friends you are helping transform the lives of children in remote villages of Darfur living in conditions of shocking deprivation. Clean water is not available – families drink surface water until it dries, when they then have to walk miles to find a handpump. There is virtually no health care, limited education, and now children face starvation in what the UN says is the ‘worst humanitarian crisis in the world today’, yet it is not in the news and no other organisation is helping. Children really need you, need us, right now.
The concert will begin at 7.00pm and will be followed by Mulled Wine & Mince Pies (included in your ticket).
Adult tickets are £39.50 (min donation) and Child tickets (12 years and under) are £18 (minimum donation)! The perfect way to start Christmas – Carols by Candlelight.
Book your Tickets today for our Candlelit Christmas Concert on Thursday 4th December 2025
Please email contact@kidsforkids.org.uk with any enquiries.
Do read our report about the 2024 Concert to get excited for this year!!
Cancellation Policy: Please note we cannot give refunds for event tickets unless the event is cancelled by us.
Reach a Prestigious Audience by Sponsoring our Candlelit Christmas Concert!
Sponsorship opportunities include sponsoring the evening or having a stall at our event to connect with our wonderful audience just in time for Christmas!
Taking out an advertisement in our Candlelit Christmas Concert Programme will not only enable Kids for Kids to help more children but, because our Programme is far more than just a record of the night, with messages from our Patrons, interesting articles and editorial, it is a valuable means to project your image as well.
The more costs we can cover, the more funds raised will go directly to Darfur. We can tailor-make a sponsorship package exclusively for your organisation and would welcome the opportunity to organise this for you. In return for your support, your company will be included in our Programme for the evening and on all publicity including our website and social media campaigns.
Full details of sponsorship and advertising opportunities will be available shortly.
Please do email us for further details or to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities further.

Cambridge Half Marathon 2026
2026-03-08 | Cambridge
Support our Running Heros who are taking part in the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
On Sunday 8th March TTP Cambridge Half Marathon will be returning and we would love you to support our Kids for Kids runners and the forgotten children of Darfur!
The TTP Cambridge Half Marathon is one of the city’s most celebrated running events, bringing thousands of participants together each year to race through Cambridge’s historic streets and iconic university grounds. Known for its flat, fast course and inspiring atmosphere, the event attracts seasoned runners, charity fundraisers and first-time half-marathoners alike. With enthusiastic crowds, stunning scenery and impeccable organisation, the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon offers a memorable experience while supporting a wide range of local and national causes.
Support our Runners here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/kidsforkidscambridgehalf
