Shonagh Manson - gifts and hospitality
| Date gifted | Details | Donor / Provider | Estimated value | Reason for acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2025 | To present to the international conference of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners on culture and planning and what London has achieved - with focus on 1) How culture contributes to delivering new places and the 2) Olympic Legacy in London (East Bank). Goal to promote London and the Mayor on the international stage, and learn from hearing about and meeting those involved in major new developments (including whole new places) in Hong Kong/China. Shonagh meet with Hong Kong city government officials, who are also members of the World City Culture Forum, to look at opportunities for collaboration. The hosts will pay for flight in full and 3 nights accommodation to cover conference participation. It is funded via a Government grant. 2nd May 2025 – 11th May 2025 Accommodation: The Langham, Hong Kong, £550, 7th – 10th May (3 nights) booked and covered by HKIP. Vicky Ridley-Pearson will also benefit from the hotel hospitality via Shonagh Manson but will be travelling privately on annual leave (and so not covered by any GLA duty of care while using the accommodation). Return flights: London to Hong Kong £670.92 booked and covered by HKIP. Lunch/Dinners £138 Train cost £17.50 Conference certificate: £14.50 | Hong Kong Institute of Planners | £1,390.92 | Stakeholder engagement/representative of the GLA |
| Date gifted | Details | Donor / Provider | Estimated value | Reason for acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2024 | World Cities Culture Forum in Dubai (4 nights hotel accommodation, food, ground transport and Hatta trip). 29th October 2024 – 2nd November 2024 | World Cities Culture Forum Ltd | £2,295 | Stakeholder engagement/representative of the GLA |
| 16 September 2024 | London Design Medals 2024 Dinner. (event costs covered by London Deign Festival) | London Design Festival | £85pp | Representative of the GLA |
| Date gifted | Details | Donor / Provider | Estimated value | Reason for acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2023 | World Cities Culture Forum in Sao Paulo (3 nights hotel accommodation, food and ground transport - 23rd October – 27th October 2023 | World Cities Culture Forum Ltd | £1,275 | Stakeholder engagement/representative of the GLA |
| 21 September 2023 | First Light Ambassadors' Dinner, Peter Harrison Planetarium, Royal Observatory Greenwich | Royal Museums Greenwich | £65 | Representative of the GLA |
| 18 September 2023 | London Design Medals 2023 Dinner. (Food and drink sponsored by Fortnum & Mason. Additional venue and event costs covered by London Deign Festival) | London Design Festival | £135pp | Representative of GLA |
| Date gifted | Details | Donor / Provider | Estimated value | Reason for acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 October 2022 | WCCF Helsinki Conference. 4 nights hotel accommodation at €139 per night (€556). 1 gala dinner at €60 per person | World Cities Culture Forum Ltd | €616 | Work event and policy development opportunity |
| 04 July 2022 | Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee Dinner | The City of London Corporation | 130.71 | Work event |
| Date gifted | Details | Donor / Provider | Estimated value | Reason for acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September 2021 | Dinner and drinks hosted by Matt & Oksana Symonds to celebrate the opening of Alexandre de Cunha’s major new permanent artwork at the new Battersea Power Station tube. | Matt & Oksana Symonds (private individuals) and Thomas Dane Gallery (who represent the artist) | £72 | As part of my GLA role, I am on the Advisory panel for Art on the Underground, who commissioned the work, and was supporting the staff team and artist at the conclusion of this significant project. |
| Date gifted | Details | Donor / Provider | Estimated value | Reason for acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 February 2020 | Two tickets to performance - Poet in Da Corner and All of It - Royal Court. | Royal Court | £47.00 | Meeting with partner on London Borough of Culture |
| Date gifted | Details | Donor / Provider | Estimated value | Reason for acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 October 2019 | Immersive Gaming and 'Think' Sprint at the Wellcome Collection - Drinks | The Wellcome Collection | £26.00 | To represent the GLA at a significant cultural event in London |
| 14 October 2019 | Dinner - representing GLA at annual cultural event | The Booker Prize 2019 (Four Communications) | £205.20 | Representing GLA at annual cultural event |
| 16 September 2019 | Dinner & Drinks - London Design Festival: 2019 British Land Celebration of Design Medal Dinner | London Design Festival | £125.00 | Representing GLA Culture at high-profile and popular event of grant-funded organisation |
| 12 September 2019 | ALVA Council Dinner - keynote speaker | Museum of London | £85.00 | Supporting tourism, culture and attractions as important to London and supporting Mayor's prioritisation of culture. |
| 03 June 2019 | Art Fund Museum of the Year Awards - Dinner | Art Fund | £156.00 | For stakeholder development purposes and to support a key culture funder in London and the V&A, who was the London nominee |
| 20 May 2019 | London Music Fund, Mayfair lunch | London Music Fund | £50.00 | Fundraising event - supporting London Music Fund as a GLA funded organisation, and supporting the Mayor's attendance. |
| 05 March 2019 | Local Government Association Conference Dinner | City of London Corporation | £80.00 | Stakeholder development - delivered a keynote speech at the LGA conference. |
| 12 February 2019 | London Music Fund Business Breakfast — fundraising event with key stakeholders | London Music Fund | £50.00 | Stakeholder engagement - in attendance as a representative of the Culture team. |
| Date gifted | Details | Donor / Provider | Estimated value | Reason for acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 November 2018 | 4 nights Accomodation to World Cities Culture Summit, San Francisco | San Francisco Travel on behalf of the city of San Francisco- city of World Cities Culture Summit | £1141.08 | Attendance at World Cities Culture Forum to represent London in the Forum. Accommodation provided as part of London’s membership of the World Cities Culture Forum. |
| Date gifted | Details | Donor / Provider | Estimated value | Reason for acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 November 2017 | A three course meal with wine at the London Legacy Development Corporation Partners Dinner | London Legacy Development Corporation | £55.00 | Stakeholder introduction and mangement regarding Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park culture and education district developments |