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{{short description|British charity supporting those who have served the entertainment industry}} |
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| founded_date = 1908 |
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| location = [[Twickenham, |
| location = [[Twickenham, London]]<br />England, United Kingdom |
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| key_people = [[Giles Cooper (producer)|Giles Cooper]] (chairman) |
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| mission = Support for those who have professionally served the entertainment industries and find themselves sick, impoverished or elderly. |
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| former name = {{ubl|Variety Artistes' Benevolent Fund|{{nobreak|Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund}}}} |
| former name = {{ubl|Variety Artistes' Benevolent Fund|{{nobreak|Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund}}}} |
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| homepage = {{url|royalvarietycharity.org}} |
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The '''Royal Variety Charity''' is a British charity based in [[Twickenham]], [[ |
The '''Royal Variety Charity''' is a British charity based in [[Twickenham]], [[London]], England. It is dedicated to giving support to those who have professionally served the entertainment industry and find themselves sick, impoverished or elderly. |
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The charity is believed to be one of the few charities in the UK that has an unbroken line of patronage from the reigning monarch since [[George V]] in the early twentieth century. [[ |
The charity is believed to be one of the few charities in the UK that has an unbroken line of patronage from the reigning monarch since [[George V]] in the early twentieth century. [[Charles III|King Charles III]] is the current sole life-patron of the charity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalvarietycharity.org/royal-variety-charity/royal-patronage|title=Royal Variety Patrons}}</ref> |
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Established in 1908, the charity was originally called the ''Variety Artistes' Benevolent Fund'', and then in 1971 the ''Entertainment Artistes' |
Established in 1908, the charity was originally called the '''Variety Artistes' Benevolent Fund''', and then in 1971 the '''Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund''', and before being officially permitted in June 2015 to use the title the Royal Variety Charity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalvarietycharity.org/news/detail/eabf-officially-changes-name-to-the-royal-variety-charity|title=EABF changes name to Royal Variety Charity}}</ref> |
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It provides residential and nursing care for elderly entertainers at its own care home, [[Brinsworth House]] in [[Twickenham]] and also provides a nationwide grant scheme for those living in their own homes, of any age, living anywhere in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalvarietycharity.org/royal-variety-charity|title=Royal Variety Criteria of Support}}</ref> |
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==Brinsworth House== |
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: ''For more detailed information on the Royal Variety Charity's care home, see [[Brinsworth House]]''. |
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Well known past residents of [[Brinsworth House]] have included: |
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*Jack Wilson (died 1970), of [[Wilson, Keppel and Betty]] fame |
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*[[Hylda Baker]] (died 1986) |
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*[[Charlie Drake]]<ref name="bbc">{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6383779.stm | title=The show goes on for retired stars | work=[[BBC News]] | date=1 March 2007 | accessdate=29 May 2013 | author=Mario Cacciottolo}}</ref> (died 2006) |
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*[[Alan Freeman|Alan Freeman MBE]]<ref name="bbc" /> (died 2006) |
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*[[John Hewer]], best known for his role as [[Captain Birdseye]] (died 2008) |
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*[[Thora Hird|Dame Thora Hird]]<ref name="bbc" /> (died 2003) |
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*[[Kathy Kirby]] (died 2011) |
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*[[Mick McManus (wrestler)|Mick McManus]] (died 2013) |
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*[[Emily Perry (English actress)|Emily Perry]]<ref name="bbc" /> (died 2008) |
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*[[Ben Warriss]] (died 1993) |
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*[[Norman Wisdom]] (died 2010) |
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*[[Derek Cooper (journalist)|Derek Cooper]], journalist, broadcaster and food specialist (died April 2014) |
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Current residents include: |
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*[[Richard O'Sullivan]] |
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*Steve Clark of [[The Clark Brothers]] |
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*[[Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson]] |
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*[[Alexander Kok]] |
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*[[Robin Stewart]] |
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==Royal Variety Performance== |
==Royal Variety Performance== |
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{{Main|Royal Variety Performance}} |
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The Royal Variety Charity has organised its own annual |
The Royal Variety Charity has organised its own annual fundraising event called the Royal Variety Performance since 1912, which is attended by the monarch or other senior members of the [[British royal family]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 16:14, 31 December 2023
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| Founded | 1908 |
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Area served | UK |
Key people | Giles Cooper (chairman) |
| Website | royalvarietycharity |
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The Royal Variety Charity is a British charity based in Twickenham, London, England. It is dedicated to giving support to those who have professionally served the entertainment industry and find themselves sick, impoverished or elderly.
The charity is believed to be one of the few charities in the UK that has an unbroken line of patronage from the reigning monarch since George V in the early twentieth century. King Charles III is the current sole life-patron of the charity.[1]
Established in 1908, the charity was originally called the Variety Artistes' Benevolent Fund, and then in 1971 the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund, and before being officially permitted in June 2015 to use the title the Royal Variety Charity.[2]
It provides residential and nursing care for elderly entertainers at its own care home, Brinsworth House in Twickenham and also provides a nationwide grant scheme for those living in their own homes, of any age, living anywhere in the UK.[3]
Royal Variety Performance
[edit]The Royal Variety Charity has organised its own annual fundraising event called the Royal Variety Performance since 1912, which is attended by the monarch or other senior members of the British royal family.
References
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