Influentials Debate: Should the city give more to good causes?

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One of the most pressing issues facing London today is the gap between rich and poor - one commentator has even suggested that if something isn't done to correct the imbalance violence may result.

Right at the heart of the controversy is the City and the huge earnings its stars enjoy.

This debate will explore whether the City is doing enough to alleviate concern - and ask if it could do more?

But, City firms are entitled to question, why should they suffer for their success? And if society expects them to, will it drive them away?

It's a riveting dilemma - to which there is no clear-cut answer.

Debating this motion will be: Lord Griffiths of Fforestfach, Vice Chairman Goldman Sachs International, Will Self, Author and Evening Standard Columnist, Camila Batmanghelidjh Executive Director Kids Company, John Studzinski Chief Executive Officer The Blackstone Group, Arki Busson Chairman EIM Ltd and ARK, Simon Woodroffe OBE, Founder YOCAPITAL! Company. In The Chair is Chris Blackhurst, City Editor Evening Standard.

To reserve your ticket, please visit www.standard.co.uk/rewards.

This event is free, but tickets are limited. Priority will be given to Eros Card holders. If you are not already a card holder you can register for free at the same time.

Tickets will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. If successful you will be notified by email and your name will be on the guest list when you arrive.