Charity art exhibitions to support in London right now

This spring and summer, London’s art world is turning its focus towards impact as well as inspiration. A series of high-profile exhibitions and auctions across the city are supporting vital causes—from mental health and food poverty to children affected by war and the conservation of endangered animals. With celebrated artists and musicians contributing unique works, here is our guide to art exhibitions for causes to support across London.

War Child’s Secret 7” 2025

Secret 7” returns to NOW Gallery in 1 June 2025.

#FLODown: Now in its ninth edition, Secret 7” returns in 2025 with a powerful mix of music and art. Seven tracks by world-renowned musicians are each pressed onto 100 one-off vinyl records, with 700 unique sleeves created by artists from around the globe. Contributors include Sir Paul Smith, Yinka Ilori MBE, Antony Gormley, Stanley Donwood, and Robert Smith of The Cure. The records are on display at NOW Gallery until 1 June, and all are being auctioned at secret-7.co.uk to raise funds for War Child, supporting children living in war zones like Gaza and Ukraine.

Date: 11 April - 1 June 2025. Location: NOW Gallery, The Gateway Pavilions, Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0SQ.

The Big Egg Hunt

The Big Egg Hunt 2025.

#FLODown: The Big Egg Hunt 2025 is a spectacular city-wide art trail presented by wildlife conservation charity Elephant Family, in partnership with Clarence Court. Over 100 giant egg sculptures, each uniquely designed by leading names in art, design, fashion, jewellery and food – including Mr Doodle, Mario Sorrenti, David Breuer-Weil, Anya Hindmarch, Chopard, LUAP, Bellerby & Co. Globemakers, Peter Kennard, Claire Luxton and Corbin Shaw – are being displayed across London, from Buckingham Palace, Battersea Power Station to Canary Wharf. Free for all to explore, the trail invites the public to discover and collect the eggs via a dedicated app offering prizes and exclusive offers. The eggs are currently being auctioned to raise vital funds for Elephant Family’s work protecting wildlife and habitats across South Asia. Founded by the late Mark Shand, brother of Queen Camilla, Elephant Family has used public art to spark global conversations about conservation.

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Date: 24 March - 27 April 2025. Location: Across London.

The Nice Co. Presents: Be Nice

Chris Levine - Equanimity (Jubilee Edition).

#FLODown: Following the success of their last show, which raised over £35,000, The Nice Co. return with Be Nice, a new art fundraiser for Bow Foodbank and the grief support charity The New Normal. With food poverty and mental health challenges both on the rise, this show arrives at a crucial time. Over 20 artists are taking part in the Be Nice exhibition. Highlights include works by Chris Levine, known for his striking light portrait of Queen Elizabeth II—described by the National Portrait Gallery as “the most evocative image of any royal by any artist”—as well as pieces by Anthony Burrill, Jelly Green, Isaac Andrews, and more. Click here for more on works that will feature in the show.

Date: 7 -11 May 2025. Location: Noho Studios, 46 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 7PT.

Print Matters — Lawrence Watson

Liam Gallagher, Oasis in Union Jack, London, 2009 - Lawrence Watson, Print Matters.

#FLODown: For over five decades, iconic music photographer Lawrence Watson has captured some of the world’s most recognisable cultural figures—David Bowie, Oasis, Grace Jones, Public Enemy, and many more. Now, Watson is sharing a selection of signed, limited-edition prints, many of which have never been seen publicly, through the new platform Print Matters. 20% of all sales go to Rethink Mental Illness, supporting people living with mental health challenges across the UK. Prints start at £575 and posters from £85.