How To Give It in September… with Ai Weiwei, Harland Miller and Faye Toogood

Faye Toogood, David Shrigley and others unite to help beat loneliness

Spectacle Makers features frames designed by Yinka Ilori, David Shrigley, Toogood and Shona Heath © Richard Round-Turner

Eyewear brand Cubitts has invited nine leading designers – including Shona Heath, Faye Toogood and David Shrigley – to create their dream frames. Each design, from Yinka Ilori’s floral goggles to Wilfrid Wood’s multicoloured talons, will be handcrafted at Cubitts’ studio, displayed at its Islington outpost during London Design Festival and then auctioned online with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to Create, a charity reducing loneliness through art. 12 to 28 September, cubitts.com

A colourful cashmere collection supports Médecins Sans Frontières

Studio Shamshiri x ABASK Handwoven Cashmere Striped Extra Large Blanket, £4,850 © Ryan James Caruthers. Courtesy of ABASK

Abask and LA design firm Studio Shamshiri have collaborated on a collection of blankets, cushions and sleep accessories in brightly striped cashmere (from £165). The pieces are handcrafted in Nepal using a traditional jacquard pedal loom, taking 30-50 hours each. 20 per cent of their profits will be donated to humanitarian NGO Médecins Sans Frontières, which brings doctors, medicine and vaccines to areas affected by war, natural disasters and malnutrition. abask.com

Post-mastectomy swimsuits in aid of breast cancer support

Hunza G Post Mastectomy Swim in Metallic Forest Green, £185 © Courtesy of Hunza G

Hunza G’s signature Crinkle swimsuit is now available for mastectomy patients, with 15 per cent of profits going to breast cancer support charity Future Dreams. With adjustable straps and a super-soft lining, the suits have pockets for prosthetics and personalised cleavage coverage. Available in black, bubblegum pink and metallic forest green (£185). hunzag.com

Bowie-inspired artworks for War Child

A Dance Beneath the Lake, 2024, Peter Messer

David Bowie’s Favourite Colours, 2024, Eric Cruikshank

As well as a film star and glam-rock icon, David Bowie was a longtime supporter of War Child. In 1994, he teamed up with Brian Eno to curate an art show in aid of the children’s charity. Now a similar auction and exhibition, Sound & Vision, showcase works that respond to a “Rebel Rebel” lyric – “we like dancing and we look divine” – as the song turns 50 this year. Among the 33 participating artists are Harland Miller, Caroline Wong and George Underwood, creator of the Ziggy Stardust album cover. All proceeds from the auction will support War Child’s work in 14 countries. 17 September to 1 October, artonapostcard.com

A fundraiser for The Dusty Knuckle’s youth programme

Barbecue chicken with cornbread by chef Ixta Belfrage © Ixta Belfrage

East London bakery The Dusty Knuckle is famed for its potato sourdough and bulging focaccia sandwiches. Its youth programme, which provides disadvantaged 18-25 year olds with training and employment, is less well-known. For this year’s annual fundraiser, the community interest company is taking over Dalston Roofpark for a night of music headlined by platinum DnB group Rudimental. Expect food by Middle Eastern restaurant Bubala, Dalston-based Ewarts Jerk and chef Ixta Belfrage. 21 September, £50; eventbrite.com

Limited-edition Ai Weiwei prints help defend human rights

Grass Mud Horse (Malibu), 2024, by Ai Weiwei © Courtesy of Ai Weiwei, Human Rights Watch & JRP Editions

Ai Weiwei’s latest creation is a series of limited-edition lithographs titled Grass Mud Horse (a nod to a mythical beast that has come to symbolise resistance to Chinese internet censorship. Available in blue, yellow or peach ($1,650 – or available as a set of all three), the prints are concerned with civil liberties, turning handcuffs and surveillance cameras into kaleidoscopic patterns. One third of the profits will go to Human Rights Watch. From 10 September, jrp-editions.com

Annabel’s for the Amazon

This September, London members club Annabel’s will unveil the 2024 façade for its annual Annabel’s for the Amazon campaign. This year’s programme includes an installation of a work by Brazilian artist Vik Muniz, a special cocktail menu and a gala and auction of art, jewellery, wine and VIP experiences. All proceeds will support The Caring Family Foundation’s efforts to tackle child poverty, deforestation and domestic abuse in the UK and Brazil. 19 September, annabels.co.uk

Private tastings to support diversity in the wine industry

Lots include a private tour of the Colgin Cellars vineyards © Colgin Cellars

Alongside its annual wine and spirits festival in Madrid, The Golden Vines is holding an online auction, with all profits supporting the Gérard Basset Foundation’s mission to make the wine industry more inclusive. Top lots include large-format bottles from Colgin Cellars, Château Cos d’Estournel and Jean-Yves Bizot, plus overnight stays at the vineyards and dinners by Michelin chefs. 6 to 27 October, liquidicons.com