The Friendship Ball

Hosted at the iconic Natural History Museum in London, the Friendship Ball has raised nearly £6 million to date in support of the vital work of Children’s Health Foundation, Ireland (formerly Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin) and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.

In 2026 alone, the event raised a record-breaking £1,050,000 to support the life-changing work of both incredible organisations.

Firmly established as a highlight of the social calendar in both London and Dublin, the Ball brings together 350 high-net-worth guests, corporate partners, and leading philanthropists for an unforgettable evening of generosity and celebration. Tables of ten are sold at £10,000, with all proceeds shared equally between the two world-class children’s hospitals.

Previous years have welcomed The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sir Michael Smurfit, Gloria Hunniford, The Edge, Yasmin Le Bon, Michael Flatley, Ronan Keating, Pixie Lott, Natalie Imbruglia and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, cementing the event’s reputation as a truly exceptional night of glamour, giving, and goodwill between Ireland and the UK.

While the date is still yet to be confirmed, for more information about the event or if you are interested in joining us in 2028, please get in touch by emailing thefriendshipball@gosh.org.

Now in its eighth year, the Friendship Ball has raised critical funds for vital cancer services, including a new high dependency unit, the Sight and Sound Centre for children with hearing impairments, and our current appeal for a groundbreaking Children's Cancer Centre.

We are incredibly grateful to all the organisations that have sponsored the Friendship Ball in previous years, providing invaluable contributions to the event.

If you are interested in sponsorship for 2028, we’d love to hear from you. To explore sponsorship opportunities or if you'd like to find out more, please let us know by emailing thefriendshipball@gosh.org.