Children's cancer charity to benefit from UK's leading art, antiques and contemporary design fair
Howard Lake | 16 February 2011 | News
Masterpiece London, which showcases the very best in fine and decorative arts and contemporary design, has selected CLIC Sargent, the leading cancer charity for children and young people, as its charity of the year for 2011.
The fair will raise vital funds to help CLIC Sargent support children and young people with cancer across the UK, by hosting an exclusive charity party on the evening of Thursday 30 June. The ‘Masterpiece Midsummer Party in aid of CLIC Sargent’ will be an evening that combines fine art and entertainment, and guests will have a number of opportunities to support the charity through a special raffle, pledges and bidding for ‘money can’t buy’ items.
CLIC Sargent Patron, and Chair of the organising committee, Lady Helen Taylor commented: “Masterpiece London was a resounding success when it launched in 2010, so we’re thrilled it has selected CLIC Sargent as the beneficiary of its charity party this year. With the support and generosity of guests at the event, we hope to raise a significant amount of money so CLIC Sargent can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer.”
The Masterpiece Midsummer Party in aid of CLIC Sargent aims to raise more than £300,000 to fund CLIC Sargent’s work across the UK. It costs the charity around £3,750 to support each child or young person through treatment, but lack of funds means that CLIC Sargent can currently only help two out of three children and young people in need.
Nicola Winwood, Fair Director said: “Masterpiece London is delighted to be supporting CLIC Sargent, our charity in 2011. The Fair’s high profile and premium offering will provide the perfect backdrop to The Masterpiece Midsummer Party making it an unforgettable fundraising evening. The work CLIC Sargent does to be there every step of the way for children and young people with cancer is second to none and we’re pleased to be able to help raise vital funds for this very worthwhile cause.
Masterpiece London 2011 takes place from 30 June – 5 July, with a Preview on 29 June, on the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The fair, which attracted over 18,000 visitors in 2010, provides a premium cultural experience for London residents, and UK and international visitors on a scale that no other art, antiques and contemporary design fair does.
Tickets for the Masterpiece Midsummer Party in aid of CLIC Sargent can be purchased directly from the charity by calling +44 (0)20 8752 2883 or emailing
ma*********@cl*********.uk
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Notes to editors:
For more information about CLIC Sargent please contact Elana McIntyre, Senior Media Officer:
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/ +44 (0)20 8752 2833. Outside office hours, call +44 (0) 844 848 1189.
About childhood cancer
Every day 10 children and young people are told they have cancer, and diagnosis usually comes as a shock. Treatment normally starts straightaway and can last up to three years. Although survival rates are over 70%, cancer remains the single largest cause of death from disease in children in the UK.
About CLIC Sargent
CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people. It provides clinical, practical and emotional support for young cancer patients and their families, from diagnosis onwards. For more information visit www.clicsargent.org.uk
Note to sub editors
Please note that the name ‘CLIC Sargent’ should not be abbreviated to CLIC, and that the word ‘CLIC’ should always appear in capitals, as above.
About Masterpiece London
Masterpiece London showcases the very best in fine and decorative arts with contemporary collectors’ items such as classic cars, fine wines and contemporary design and will take place on the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3. For more information visit www.masterpiecefair.com join our Facebook group, Masterpiece London, or follow us on Twitter @MasterpieceUK
For more information about Masterpiece London please contact Libby Hickman, Caroline Reincke, Sally Alexander or Sally Martin at Focus PR:
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/ +44 (0)20 7845 6600
2011 opening times
PREVIEW Wednesday 29 June, 11.00-22.00
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Thursday 30 June, 11.00-18.00 followed by the Masterpiece Midsummer Party in aid of CLIC Sargent from 19.00-22.00
Friday 1 July – Tuesday 5 July, 11.00-21.00
2011 ticket prices
• Preview ticket: £100 per person – limited availability
• Public ticket: £20 per person
• Masterpiece Midsummer Party Ticket: £150 per person
2011 box office details
• Tickets can be purchased online at www.masterpiecefair.com or by telephone on +44 (0)20 7499 7470.
• Tickets to the Masterpiece Midsummer Party can be purchased from February 2011 by calling +44 (0)20 8752 2883 or by emailing
ma*********@cl*********.uk
About The Royal Hospital Chelsea
For more information about the Royal Hospital Chelsea please contact Joanna Dodd at Lawson Dodd:
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/ +44 (0)20 7535 1355. www.chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/
For further media information about the Royal Hospital Chelsea please contact Ollie Lash-Williams or Gemma Shaw at Lawson Dodd, +44 (0)20 7535 1355,
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The Chelsea Pensioners
The Royal Hospital Chelsea was founded in 1682 by King Charles II to provide for old and injured soldiers. Today it is home to approximately 300 Pensioners and provides a stimulating living environment for its residents. Men and women are eligible to become Chelsea Pensioners if they have served as soldiers in the British Army, are over 65 years of age and have no dependents. On entry residents surrender their military pension and any War Disability Pension they may have been entitled to. The average Pensioner is 83 years old.
For more information visit www.chelsea-pensioners.co.uk
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