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Six years of celebrating journeys, honouring achievements, and bringing communities together.

6th
Year

A tradition six years in the making

Leavers' Dinner was born from a simple but powerful belief: that every young person who completes a stage of their education deserves to be celebrated with dignity, warmth, and ceremony. Not a rushed assembly or a certificate in the post β€” but a real, memorable evening.

Now in its sixth year, what began as a single evening has grown into one of London's most anticipated community celebrations. We welcome students from Year 6 through to Sixth Form and College leavers, alongside their families, teachers, and mentors.

Every edition features a three-course halal dinner, cinematic dΓ©cor, inspirational reflections, and an awards ceremony honouring those who deserve to be seen. Organised by Powered by Leavers' Dinner, the event is proudly community-led and independent.

6th
Year Running
400+
Guests Celebrated
100%
Halal Catering
Memories Made
2021
Year 1
The Founding Evening
The very first Leavers' Dinner β€” a vision brought to life. A single evening that proved the community was ready for something like this.
2022
Year 2
Second Edition
Sold out. Demand doubled from year one, confirming that Leavers' Dinner had found its place in the community calendar.
2023
Year 3
Third Edition β€” Year 6 Welcomed
We expanded to include Year 6 primary school leavers for the first time, making the event accessible to even more families.
2024
Year 4
Fourth Edition β€” Awards Introduced
The Leavers' Dinner Awards were launched for the first time, adding a new dimension of recognition to the evening.
2025
Year 5
Fifth Edition β€” Biggest Yet
Our largest attendance to date. The event continued to grow in scale, ambition, and community impact.
2026
Year 6
Sixth Edition β€” 18th July 2026
Our most ambitious evening yet. Headline sponsored by NetworKING UK. Nominations now open.
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