Butterfly Ball Monaco 2026: John Caudwell’s charity gala at the Hôtel de Paris on October 7

MONACO – An evening combining philanthropy, music and fundraising. This is the spirit behind the Butterfly Ball Monaco 2026, the charity gala taking place on Wednesday, October 7, at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, in the heart of the Principality.

The event supports Caudwell Children, the British organisation founded in 2000 by entrepreneur and philanthropist John Caudwell, which has spent more than 25 years improving the lives of children with disabilities and neurodivergence and supporting their families.

Butterfly Ball Monaco: an evening supporting Caudwell Children

Created more than a decade ago by Modesta Vžesniauskaitė, John Caudwell’s partner, the Butterfly Ball has become an international gathering dedicated to philanthropy and fundraising.

Each year, the gala brings together philanthropists, international personalities and donors to help fund Caudwell Children’s programmes and extend access to specialist equipment, therapies and support tailored to the needs of children and their families.

The Monaco edition will raise funds to strengthen the organisation’s programmes and expand the support available to families across the United Kingdom.

Jonathan Wilkes to host the Monaco gala

The 2026 edition of the Butterfly Ball Monaco will be hosted by British artist and presenter Jonathan Wilkes, who will guide guests through the evening.

The entertainment programme will also feature Jazzie B, the British DJ and producer and founding figure of the influential collective Soul II Soul, one of the leading names in the international soul and R&B scene.

The presence of artists and entertainment personalities will add a musical dimension to an evening focused on philanthropy and fundraising.

Caudwell Children: more than 25 years supporting families

At the heart of the Butterfly Ball is Caudwell Children, founded by John Caudwell in 2000.

The organisation develops programmes for children with disabilities and neurodivergence, using an approach centred on the individual needs of each child and their family.

Its work aims not only to provide support, but also to offer practical tools that can help children develop greater independence, everyday skills and access to new opportunities.

Caudwell Children’s 2025 figures

The organisation’s work encompasses a wide range of support programmes. During 2025, more than 3,700 families received specialist mobility equipment and sensory kits.

Over the same period, more than 700 autism diagnostic assessments were carried out for children aged between four and 11.

The development of independence is another key area of support. Forty-nine children and young people took part in occupational therapy sessions designed to strengthen skills needed in everyday life.

Meanwhile, the Shaping Futures programme delivered more than 400 sessions aimed at helping young people with disabilities and neurodivergence prepare for the workplace.

The Caudwell International Children’s Centre

The organisation’s work also includes the Caudwell International Children’s Centre, a specialist centre bringing together multidisciplinary therapies for childhood disability and research into neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism.

The centre forms part of Caudwell Children’s broader approach, combining therapeutic support, assessment and research to address the needs of children and their families.

The Butterfly Ball returns to the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo

The October 7, 2026 event will bring guests, donors and personalities together at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo for an evening dedicated to fundraising.

Combining music, entertainment and philanthropy, the Butterfly Ball Monaco is set to become another important event in the Principality’s international charity calendar, with a clear objective: to help fund Caudwell Children’s programmes and expand support for children with disabilities and neurodivergence in the United Kingdom.

Butterfly Ball Monaco 2026: practical information

• Event: Butterfly Ball Monaco 2026
• Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
• Venue: Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monaco
• Charity supported: Caudwell Children
• Founder of Caudwell Children: John Caudwell
• Host: Jonathan Wilkes
• Musical guest: Jazzie B / Soul II Soul
• Purpose: fundraising to support children with disabilities and neurodivergence and their families

The Butterfly Ball Monaco 2026 once again brings together entertainment and philanthropy, offering an evening dedicated to supporting practical programmes for children and promoting greater inclusion.