Thanks for taking the time to visit the Media Fight Night JustGiving page.

Since its inception in 2015, Media Fight Night has raised over £2.2m for various charities and beneficiaries. For our 2026 event on Thursday, 5th November, we're aiming to break through £2.6m.

Participants train for several months, putting themselves through a challenging fitness regime, learning how to box while also mentally preparing themselves for the night. What begins as a boxing challenge becomes something far more powerful: a journey of personal discovery, a platform for fundraising, and an opportunity for the entire media and advertising industry to come together for something bigger.

Highlights

Since launching in 2015, we have raised more than £2.2 million for charity, helping create meaningful and lasting change through our three principal charity partners:

- The Head & Neck Cancer Foundation – helping to fund the rollout of Sentinel Node Biopsy across the UK, supporting earlier diagnosis and less invasive treatment for people with head and neck cancer.

- Carney's Community – funding the creation of a professional recording studio that gives young people a safe, creative environment in which to develop their confidence, skills and potential.

- Off The Ropes – fully funding its first permanent premises, including the first boxing gym based within an NHS hospital, providing vital physical and mental-health support through boxing.

Every fighter, sponsor, guest and donor helps us continue fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves.

For our 2026 event, the Media Fight Night team have selected 18 final participants who will be taking part on Thursday, 5th November.

Aaron Thomas (LG Ad Solutions)

Alistair MacCallum (Walk-in Media)

Amy China Wire (VP Teads Studio UK)

Charlie Litster (Silverpush)

Charlotte Vandervelde (the7stars)

Dennie Morris (News UK)

George Mardle (News Broadcasting)

Matt Mcgonigle (Telegraph Media Group)

Megan Turner (Mindshare)

Mustafa Akhtar (MF Pro / Misfits Boxing)

Natasha Rabinowitz (Azerion)

Oya Mustafa (Chelsea FC)

Philip Acton (AdForm)

Rhys Denny (AtCurate)

Samantha Chitty (Blank Co Productions)

Sonia Cunningham (Channel 4)

Thomas Clilverd (Goodstuff Communications)

Vanessa Grainger (ITV)

In 2023, Media Fight Night proudly announced its support for Carney's Community in Battersea.

Carney's Community is a remarkable organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of young people in the local community. They provide support, mentorship, and opportunities for youth facing challenges and barriers to success, engaging them through sport, arts, and educational initiatives to build resilience, confidence, and essential life skills.

Any donations on this page will contribute to Media Fight Night's charitable mission and shine a spotlight on Carney's Community and its vital work in empowering and uplifting young individuals in Battersea.