Plant Based Treaty Gala

Saturday 29th November 2025

St. Alban’s Church Hall, 2 Margravine Road, Fulham, London W6 8HJ

Join us for an exclusive evening with delicious plant-based dining, live music, inspiring talks and fundraising auction

Our Line Up

Peter Egan

Peter Egan

Actor & activist

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Peter Egan is an acclaimed actor and passionate animal advocate. Best known for his roles in Downton Abbey and Unforgotten, he is also a powerful voice in the movement for animal rights and plant-based living. As an ambassador for several animal protection charities, Peter uses his platform to raise awareness about animal suffering and environmental responsibility, and regularly speaks at events promoting compassionate, sustainable food systems.

Karin Ridgers

Karin Ridgers

Public speaker & media expert

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Karin Ridgers is a dynamic public speaker, media expert, and founder of VeggieVision TV and MAD Promotions. She specializes in helping ethical brands and campaigns gain national media attention and has worked with leading companies, festivals, and organisations across the vegan and wellness sectors. Karin brings energy, insight, and decades of experience as a vegan advocate, communicator, and motivator.

John Robb

John Robb

Musician, author & journalist

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John Robb is a musician, author, journalist, and cultural commentator whose work has shaped generations of music and activism. Best known as the frontman of the post-punk band The Membranes and founder of the award-winning music platform Louder Than War, John has spent decades at the heart of Britain’s alternative culture — giving voice to movements that challenge the status quo.

A celebrated author and broadcaster, John’s books and TV appearances explore the intersection of music, identity, and social change. His dynamic spoken-word performances and insightful talks captivate audiences worldwide. Passionate about sustainability, creativity, and compassion, John brings his trademark energy and authenticity to the Plant Based Treaty Gala — an evening dedicated to building a kinder, more sustainable future.

Dr. Ishani Rao

Dr. Ishani Rao

General Practitioner and urgent care doctor

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Dr. Ishani Rao is a General Practitioner and urgent care doctor. She is an active member of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK and Eco Medics, where she advocates for the power of plant-based nutrition to prevent and reverse chronic disease. Passionate about holistic wellbeing and planetary health, Dr. Rao empowers individuals and communities to make lifestyle choices that benefit both human and environmental health. Her work bridges the gap between medicine, nutrition, activism, and sustainable living, inspiring a healthier and more compassionate world.

Hayley Knight

Hayley Knight

Communications strategist, TEDx speaker

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Hayley Knight is an award-winning communications strategist, TEDx speaker, and purpose-driven entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in public relations and brand storytelling. She has led national and international campaigns for major organisations, including Pride in London, and has been recognised for her innovative approach to ethical business and workplace culture. A passionate advocate for mental health, sustainability, and inclusive leadership, Hayley inspires audiences to rethink success, purpose, and the future of work.

Jasmine Alice

Jasmine Alice

Singer

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Jaz Alice is an award winning singer with over 12 years of international experience, performing across the UK, Europe, and the U.S. Formerly based in Gran Canaria, where she was named Singer of the Year in 2022. Jaz has wowed audiences with shows ranging from her Celine Dion Tribute to Jazz & Swing and Gatsby Electro Swing. A graduate of The London School of Musical Theatre, she recently debuted her own musical Nearlyweds and continues to share her soulful original music, including My Favourite Star, on all major streaming platforms.

Annette Wardell

Annette Wardell

Opera Singer

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Described as the Kylie Of Opera, and having “a voice to die for” by the Daily Telegraph, Yorkshire born soprano Annette Wardell is one of the country’s busiest and most sought after singers. Trained at both the Royal College Of Music and Royal Northern College Of Music, she has performed Principal roles for companies such as  Glyndebourne Opera and Opera North, and sings regularly with some of the country’s finest orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,the Halle and the BBC Concert Orchestra.

As a model Annette has been photographed for British Vogue and is the Face Of Vegan Happy Clothing- a fabulous ethical and vegan lifestyle brand. She recently made her acting debut in Nina Manzoor’s award winning movie “Polite Society”, previewing at the Sundance Festival, and has just returned from a sell out solo tour of China with the multi chart topping National Symphony Orchestra.

A regular guest artist on the BBC’s iconic “Friday Night Is Music Night”, Annette has sung for the late Queen and the current King, as well as President Bush Snr and Sir Elton John, and as a vegan of 10 years is a fervent champion of ethical and vegan charities and brands, including a current collaboration with award winning skincare brand Made Of More.

Honoured to have performed on the pitch at the FA Cup Final, she was especially thrilled as it turned out to be her largest audience to date- a stadium crowd of 78,000…280 million viewers worldwide!

Nicola Harris

Nicola Harris

Co-founder & communications director, Plant Based Treaty

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Nicola is the a cofounder and communications director for Plant Based Treaty. She has over 20 years of experience campaigning for animal rights, climate justice and peace. In 2006, she co-led an 18-month grassroots and political advocacy campaign which saw the British Government bow to pressure and end painful deepsea diving experiments on goats held in hyperbaric chambers. The campaign win also saw the permanent closure of the QinetiQ laboratory in Gosport, where Nicola helped secure the release of a dozen goat survivors to the safety of a sanctuary.

When she took on the role of communications in 2007 for Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty, UK she became a victim of state repression and received a 15 month prison sentence for her activism under controversial and undemocratic legislation targeting freedom of expression. She is a named victim in the UK judge-led Undercover Policing Inquiry in the miscarriage of justice category.

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Date & Time

Saturday 29th November 2025

5 – 9pm (doors open 4:30pm)

Dress code

Dress to impress! Formal evening wear encouraged.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening with:

 Special guest speakers sharing powerful messages for change
 Live music and spoken word performances
  Delicious plant-based buffet
 Exclusive Plant Based Treaty tote goodie bag for every guest
 Networking opportunities with passionate changemakers
 Live auction supporting global food system transformation, including prizes such as a trip to South Africa. View auction and raffle here.

Let’s come together to celebrate compassion, sustainability, and positive change – don’t miss your chance to be part of it!

    St. Alban’s Church Hall, 2 Margravine Road, Fulham, London W6 8HJ

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