Gala Dinners & Parties

We curate exceptional fundraising experiences that inspire generosity and deepen supporter connection.

From flagship gala evenings to intimate cultivation dinners, we blend creativity with commercial focus - designing events that are elegant, purposeful, and strategically aligned with your income goals.

Acting as an extension of your team, we balance creativity with meticulous delivery, ensuring every moment - from invitation to final pledge - deepens engagement and drives meaningful results.

The British Museum

Project: The Pink Ball

Overview: The Pink Ball was the first-ever annual fundraising gala in the British Museum’s nearly 275-year history, held on 18 October 2025 in central London. The spectacular event transformed the Museum’s iconic spaces, including the Great Court and historic galleries, with a pink theme inspired by the colours and light of India. That inspiration tied in with the Museum’s Ancient India: Living Traditions exhibition, which was concluding at the same time. Guests were encouraged to wear elegant attire in the event’s signature shade of pink.

Nearly 900 attendees walked the pink carpet to enjoy an evening among some of the world’s greatest cultural treasures. The guestlist blended celebrities, designers, artists, patrons and global cultural figures, including Mick Jagger, Naomi Campbell, Janet Jackson, Tracey Emin, Grayson Perry - from the world of art, culture and fashion.

Raising over £2.5 million to support the museum’s international partnerships, training programmes and future initiatives. During the evening, a major £10.3 million gift from the Garfield Weston Foundation was also announced to fund new visitor welcome pavilions.

Location: The British Museum, London

Photography (c) Thomas Alexander, German Larkin, Rowben Lantion

BAFTA

Project: BAFTA Gala

Overview: We have worked closely with the BAFTA team for over 10 years. Since 2014, we have developed and delivered BAFTA’s biennial fundraising gala in the lead up to the BAFTA Awards in February. We provide further support throughout the year to deliver the Academy Circle events and President’s Circle Dinner.

Location: The Peninsula, London

Photography (c) BAFTA

The Royal Foundation

Project: Together at Christmas

Overview: The Princess of Wales’ Together at Christmas Carol Service is a highlight of our calendar, having worked with the team on different projects since 2018. Attended by members of the Royal Family, carefully chosen carols are sung by the congregation of 1,750 guests in between readings and performances. The evening is produced by BBC Studios and broadcast on ITV on Christmas Eve.

Location: Westminster Abbey, London

Photography (c) The Royal Foundation

“I really cannot imagine doing a BAFTA Gala with anyone else – ever!”
— BAFTA

Sadler’s Wells

Project: Sadler’s Wells East Opening Gala

Overview: Having delivered their Gala in 2021, we were delighted to work with Sadler’s Wells on the opening gala for Sadler’s Wells East, an interactive fundraising event that saw guests exploring the beautiful new spaces in Stratford and witnessing live rehearsals and performances before a gala showcase and fundraising auction. Moving away from the traditional gala, guests enjoyed beautiful passed dishes and food stations, alongside English Sparkling, cocktails and local beers.

Location: Sadler's Wells East, London

Photography (c) Sadler’s Wells

Mission 44

Project: Reimagining the Future

Overview: Client: Mission 44 was founded by Sir Lewis Hamilton, whose first-hand experience of an education system that worked against him, and whose success as the only person of colour in his field, have left him determined to build a fairer, more inclusive future for young people around the world. Coveted Creates have provided project management and event delivery for Reimagining the Future, the inaugural fundraiser for the organisation, with 200 guests in the spaces of London’s Design Museum with a strong focus on content and storytelling.

Location: The Design Museum, London

Photography (c) Mission 44

Alfanar Venture Philanthropy

Project: 20 Years of Alfanar

Overview: Alfanar were joined by 300 guests to celebrate 20 years of their work in the Arab region. Alfanar moments included opening remarks from Chair Lubna S. Olyan, fireside between Hala Gorani and Dr Mohamed A. El-Erian, powerful messages from both comedian Mo Amer and star of The Crown, Khalid Abdallah, alongside the inspiring stories of Alfanar’s social entrepreneurs, Beacons of Change.

Raffles OWO London provided the perfect setting for this special celebration - with arrival drinks in The Lawrence before moving into the spectacular Whitehall Ballroom. All guests received a beautiful bracelet upon arrival, produced by a social enterprise Umi

Location: Raffles OWO, London

Photography (c) Alfanar / Gabriel Bush

Auditory Verbal UK

Project: Wonder of Sound Dinner

Overview: It was a real pleasure to support Jorge and Lindsey Villon with the plans for their fourth Wonder of Sound Dinner, this time taking place within the beautiful artwork of the Wallace Collection. Guests dined in the Great Gallery, amongst Titian and Rembrandt, with a bespoke poem from spoken word artist Sophia Thakur and music from London Strings. Nick Martineau raised an incredible amount for AVUK’s work, before guests took to the courtyard, with a special message from Gregory Porter and music from DJ Fat Tony.

Location: Wallace Collection, London

Photography (c) Hoda Devine

“Your generosity is a beacon of hope, and we are grateful to have you in the AVUK family. ”
— AUDITORY VERBAL UK
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