Inspiring Leadership Foundation Gala & Awards 2027
An evening of leadership, opportunity & impact
Join us for a very special evening at the spectacular Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge bringing together leaders, businesses, partners, supporters and friends of the Inspiring Leadership Foundation.
The Gala will be an evening of celebration, connection and impact — recognising the people and partnerships helping to create greater opportunity for women and young people from disadvantaged and at-risk backgrounds, while raising vital funds to support the Foundation’s work.
About the Inspiring Leadership Foundation
The Inspiring Leadership Foundation empowers women and young people from disadvantaged and at-risk backgrounds with the skills, confidence, opportunities and support they need to realise their potential.
We bring businesses, leaders and communities together to create pathways to brighter, more resilient futures.
Our work is rooted in a simple belief:
Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t.
An evening at the Fitzwilliam
We wanted the setting to reflect the ambition of the evening.
The Fitzwilliam Museum is one of Cambridge’s great cultural institutions, home to a world-renowned collection of around half a million works of art and objects. Its connection to learning, public benefit and widening access to culture and education makes it a fitting setting for an organisation dedicated to opening doors and creating opportunity.
Guests will arrive from 6.30pm for drinks and canapés amongst the galleries, before being invited through the Museum to dinner in the Atrium.
What to expect
- Drinks & canapés among the galleries
- Two-course dinner in the Atrium
- Inspiring conversations and world-class speakers
- Inspiring Leadership Foundation Awards
- World-class entertainment
- Networking with leaders, businesses and partners
- An opportunity to discover more about the Foundation and the impact of our collective work.
Dress code: Black Tie
Tickets
Ticket prices and further details will be announced shortly.
By joining us, you’ll not only enjoy an unforgettable evening in one of Cambridge’s most iconic settings, but help us continue creating the skills, confidence and opportunities that enable women and young people to realise their potential.
Wednesday 12 May 2027
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
6.30pm – 10.00pm
Black Tie
Inspiring Young People. Empowering Women. Advancing Communities.
