You’re Invited: Celebrate 10 Years of Invisible Cities at Our Gala Dinner!
Ten cities. Ten years. One very special celebration – and some top secret news.
In 2026, Invisible Cities turns ten – and we’re marking this milestone with a Gala Celebration like no other. From humble beginnings in Edinburgh to a nationwide movement highlighted by Vogue as a social enterprise ‘quietly redefining how we see homelessness’, we’ve spent the past decade creating a positive social impact in our communities and telling the stories that other’s don’t.
Now, we’re inviting you to be part of the story, our next chapter, the launch of our 10th city – and more.
🎟️ Gala celebration & three course meal: Tickets + Tables Now Available
📆 Date: 1st October 2026
📍 Location: The Kimpton Hotel, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
💸 £120 per ticket / £1000 per table of 10
This is your chance to join, networking and collaborate with fellow changemakers, travel leaders, and social impact pioneers. This is an incredible night of inspiration, storytelling, entertainment, and purpose.
✨ A chance to start conversations that really matter and make a different.
Plus, a decade of stories, and a big announcement
We’ll trace our journey from one city to ten, showcasing the partners and people who’ve helped us to make this happen. Listen to a fireside chat with founder Zakia and special guests. We’ll take you from a single tour to a growing network of empowered guides who’ve transformed their lives and communities.
Special Guests Include:
Gail Porter, TV presenter and mental health advocate
Jon Watts, Instagram-famous chef and changemaker
🍽️ Expect incredible food, inspired by the cities we work in and the people who guide them.
🎬 Exclusive Screening of our 10-Year Documentary Trailer
🎶 Live Entertainment
🎁 Raffle Prizes + Pop-Up Merch Shop
🧱 Photo Wall of Supporters – featuring you
💬 Panel Talks with Jon, Gail, and our Invisible Cities team
The Road to 10 Years: Our National Tour
Before the Gala, we’re hitting the road.
In Spring/Summer 2026, we’ll travel to 10 cities across the UK – from Aberdeen to Newport, Borders to Belfast – to celebrate the places and people who’ve made Invisible Cities what it is.
At each stop:
🏙️ Community Tours
🍾 Civic Receptions
🤝 Networking Events
📸 Storytelling + Film-Making
💰 Crowdfunder Campaign (Live All Summer)
We’ll document every moment, every guide’s story, and every city’s colour – and bring it all together at the Gala.
Why we want you to join us
We’re not just marking 10 years. We’re building the future of Invisible Cities so that we can support even more people who’ve experienced homelessness. We’ve supported xxx so far and we want to double that within another 12 months.
With £120,000 needed to expand, train new guides, build our systems, and grow sustainably, this is your chance to:
🎤 Sponsor the Gala
🧡 Back the Crowdfunder
🧳 Support a new city launch
🍷 Host a drinks reception
🧢 Buy a beanie, a ticket, or a table
So far, we’ve raised £76,000 – but we’re not there yet.
The Gala, and your support, can help us raise the remaining £44,000 – and set the stage for our international future.
What’s Next?
By September 2026, we’ll be in 10 UK cities.
By 2027, we’ll expand to Lambeth, Sheffield, and Bournemouth.
