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The '''Royal Variety Charity''' is a charity based in [[Twickenham]], [[Middlesex]], England. It is dedicated to |
The '''Royal Variety Charity''' is a British charity based in [[Twickenham]], [[Middlesex]], England. It is dedicated to giving support to those who have professionally served the entertainment industry and find themselves sick, impoverished or eldely. |
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[[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]] is the 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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It was founded in 1908. It provides residential care at [[Brinsworth House]] in [[Twickenham]], where residents have included: |
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Established in 1908, the charity was originally called the ''Variety Artistes' Benevolent Fund'', and then in 1971 the ''Entertainment Artistes' Benvolent Fund'' and then in June 2015, officially changed its name to 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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The charity provides residential and nursing care for eldely 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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Well known residents of [[Brinsworth House]] have included: |
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*[[Arthur Askey|Arthur Askey CBE]] - (1902–1982) |
*[[Arthur Askey|Arthur Askey CBE]] - (1902–1982) |
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*[[Robin Stewart]] |
*[[Robin Stewart]] |
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The Royal Variety Charity has organised its own an annual fund-raising 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== |
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| Founded | 1908 |
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Area served | UK |
Key people | Chairman Giles Cooper |
| Website | royalvarietycharity |
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The Royal Variety Charity is a British charity based in Twickenham, Middlesex, England. It is dedicated to giving support to those who have professionally served the entertainment industry and find themselves sick, impoverished or eldely.
Queen Elizabeth II is the 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' Benvolent Fund and then in June 2015, officially changed its name to the Royal Variety Charity.[2]
The charity provides residential and nursing care for eldely 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]
Well known residents of Brinsworth House have included:
- Arthur Askey CBE - (1902–1982)
- Hylda Baker - (1905–1986)
- Charlie Chester (1914–1997)
- Charlie Drake - (1925–2006)
- Alan Freeman CBE (1927–2006)
- Dame Thora Hird - (1911–2003)
Current residents include:
- Richard O'Sullivan
- Steve Clark of The Clark Brothers
- Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson
- Alexander Kok
- Robin Stewart
The Royal Variety Charity has organised its own an annual fund-raising 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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