The Luminary Foundation
Est. 2008 · Annual Gala · Vol. XVIII
The Luminary Gala
An Evening of Purpose & Elegance · 22 November 2026
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The Luminary Foundation
XVIII Annual Gala
The Luminary Gala
Vol. XVIII · Issue 2026 · Est. 2008
Black Tie · Invitation Only
22 November 2026
Black Tie Invited
7:00 PM Arrival · The Grand Ballroom
Champagne Reception · Gala Dinner · Live Auction
In Aid of Education & Arts
The Cause
Education & Arts Initiative
Supporting underprivileged communities through creative and academic programmes.
The Host
Luminary Foundation
18 years of meaningful impact across the nation.
Dress Code
Black Tie
Formal evening attire requested.
An Evening of Purpose & Elegance
The
Luminary
Gala
You are cordially invited to the eighteenth annual Luminary Gala — an extraordinary evening of champagne, conversation, and compassion, uniting distinguished guests in the service of a cause greater than ourselves.
7:00 PM Champagne Reception Gala Dinner Live Auction Dancing
The Date
22
November
2026 · Sunday
Proceeds from this evening support the Luminary Foundation's scholarship and residency programmes. Every table reserved makes a difference.
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The Organising Committee
Luminary Foundation · Gala 2026
✦ Patron & Chair
Dame EvelynHarrington-Cross
Founding patron and chair of the Luminary Foundation. Under her stewardship, the foundation has awarded over 4,200 scholarships across eighteen years.
✦ Gala Director
Mr. JamesAshworth-Pelham
Overseeing the evening's programme, auction, and entertainment. James has produced the gala for seven consecutive years to critical acclaim.
Foundation Est.
2008
Eighteen years of impact
This Year's Target
£500,000
For scholarships & residencies
Contact
+44 20 7000 0000
gala@luminaryfoundation.org

"An evening where elegance meets empathy, and every raised paddle changes a life."

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The Venue
The Grand Ballroom
Evening of
Sunday, 22 November 2026
Arrival
From 7:00 PM
I
The Reception
Champagne
Arrival
Doors open at seven o'clock in the evening. Champagne, canapés, and the season's finest company await your arrival.
II
The Occasion
Gala Dinner
& Auction
A four-course dinner, keynote addresses, a live charity auction, and an evening of dancing in aid of the Foundation's programmes.
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The Location
The Grand
Ballroom
One of the city's most distinguished venues, chosen to honour an evening of genuine consequence and lasting beauty.
Kindly Respond
R.S.V.P.Please.

Kindly confirm your attendance
by the 1st of November, 2026.

RSVP DEADLINE · 01 NOVEMBER 2026
Gala Office +44 20 7000 0000
Email gala@luminaryfoundation.org
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The Luminary
Gala 2026
The Evening
Sunday
22 November 2026
Arrival from 7:00 PM
The Grand Ballroom
Black Tie Invited
The Foundation
Luminary
Foundation
Established 2008
Education & Arts Initiative
Charity Reg. No. 0000000
A Note
Thank you for lending your presence to a cause worthy of your generosity.
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