The Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2025 will be held on Thursday, 24th April 2025 at the Hilton London Bankside from 12:15 – 4:30pm - with our morning Excellence Forum from 9:30-12:00

It'll be a day of excitement and celebration to recognise colleagues, teams and partners for their successes and achievements this last year in legacy fundraising and administration.

What can I expect from attending? 
 

The Legacy Giving Awards offer a rare and unique opportunity to gather together in person with colleagues and peers from across the sector. It’s a chance to say thank you for your team’s hard work and dedication and to recognise their vital contribution to your charity. 

  • Presented by a well-known celebrity host you’ll be part of an exciting sector-wide celebration and a day to remember. The afternoon awards ceremony offers an opportunity to salute the rising stars with 20 award categories covering the many aspects of legacy management and legacy fundraising
  • Hear from leading legacy experts – and inspire future innovation, collaboration, and excellence. The Legacy Giving Excellence Forum is your opportunity to join shortlisted finalists and judges to examine the factors and techniques that are driving excellence, innovation, and impact across the legacy sector. 
  • Enjoy much needed in person networking with welcome drinks and a 3 course meal in a glittering setting that will set the scene for a wonderful celebration!

The event will take place at the 5-star Hilton London Bankside, near to London Bridge and Blackfriars Stations.