BUY ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE 2024 TICKETS!
BUY ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE 2024 TICKETS!
Details of the Royal Variety Performance 2024 just announced....
Details of the Royal Variety Performance 2024 just announced....
Brinsworth House refurbishment
Brinsworth House refurbishment
The 10 year refurbishment of Brinsworth House has now been completed
The 10 year refurbishment of Brinsworth House has now been completed
RVP 2023 - ARTISTS ANNOUNCED
RVP 2023 - ARTISTS ANNOUNCED
This year's line-up for the Royal Variety Performance has now been announced! ....
This year's line-up for the Royal Variety Performance has now been announced! ....
London Marathon!
London Marathon!
Our Operations Manager, Peter Hinton, completed the London Marathon, in aid of the Royal Variety Charity...
Our Operations Manager, Peter Hinton, completed the London Marathon, in aid of the Royal Variety Charity...
THE GILES COOPER WING
THE GILES COOPER WING
Brinsworth House's new wing is now fully operational with residents occupying all rooms...
Brinsworth House's new wing is now fully operational with residents occupying all rooms...
Royal Variety Performance 2023 SOLD-OUT!
Royal Variety Performance 2023 SOLD-OUT!
The Royal Variety Performance 2023 has now sold out!...
The Royal Variety Performance 2023 has now sold out!...
Viggo Venn - Winner of Britain's Got Talent 2023!
Viggo Venn - Winner of Britain's Got Talent 2023!
Congratulations to Viggo Venn, winner of BGT 2023!....
Congratulations to Viggo Venn, winner of BGT 2023!....
Royal Variety Performance 2023
Royal Variety Performance 2023
To buy tickets to the Royal Variety Performance 2023 click here.....
To buy tickets to the Royal Variety Performance 2023 click here.....
The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Variety is honoured to be represented by our Chairman, Giles Cooper, at the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, at Westminster Abbey, on Monday 19th Sept... These ribbons have been made by the residents of Brinsworth House to commemorate the occasion.
The Royal Variety is honoured to be represented by our Chairman, Giles Cooper, at the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen...
RVC lays flowers at Sandringham
RVC lays flowers at Sandringham
In memory of our beloved Patron, a bouquet of flowers was laid at Sandringham House today by the Royal Variety Charity Chairman, Mr Giles Cooper, on behalf of all our members and supporters
In memory of our beloved Patron, a bouquet of flowers was laid at Sandringham House today by the Royal Variety Charity C...
HM The Queen RIP
HM The Queen RIP
The Royal Variety Charity is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen...
The Royal Variety Charity is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen...
Royal Variety Performance 2022
Royal Variety Performance 2022
Details of the Royal Variety 2022 have been announced and tickets are on sale now!!
Details of the Royal Variety 2022 have been announced and tickets are on sale now!!
Tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
The RVC pays Tribute to HRH Prince Phillip
The RVC pays Tribute to HRH Prince Phillip
Jon Courtenay performs at Brinsworth House
Jon Courtenay performs at Brinsworth House
Winner of Britain's Got Talent 2020, performs at Brinsworth House!
Winner of Britain's Got Talent 2020, performs at Brinsworth House!
Royal Variety supports The Queen's Canopy
Royal Variety supports The Queen's Canopy
The Royal Variety Charity is delighted to support The Queen's Green Canopy
The Royal Variety Charity is delighted to support The Queen's Green Canopy
Please Donate!
Please Donate!
To continue our work we need your help now more than ever...
To continue our work we need your help now more than ever...
ROYAL VARIETY FUNDS MENTAL HEALTH WEBINARS
ROYAL VARIETY FUNDS MENTAL HEALTH WEBINARS
The RVC will be funding a collaboration with BAPAM to host a series of FREE Wellbeing & Mental Health Webinars for those who have worked are are working in the entertainment industry....
The RVC will be funding a collaboration with BAPAM to host a series of FREE Wellbeing & Mental Health Webinars ...
BRINSWORTH HOUSE RESIDENTS FULLY VACCINATED
BRINSWORTH HOUSE RESIDENTS FULLY VACCINATED
We are delighted to report that on Friday, 19th March, all our residents at Brinsworth House received their second dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine....
We are delighted to report that on Friday, 19th March, all our residents at Brinsworth House received their second dose ...
HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES
HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES
Video message for the Royal Variety 2020 by HRH The Prince of Wales
Video message for the Royal Variety 2020 by HRH The Prince of Wales
Royal Variety 2020 Souvenir Brochure
Royal Variety 2020 Souvenir Brochure
The 2020 Royal Variety Perfrormance Souvenir Brochure is available to buy in our online store!
The 2020 Royal Variety Perfrormance Souvenir Brochure is available to buy in our online store!
Royal Variety Performance 2020
Royal Variety Performance 2020
The announcement of the 2020 Royal Variety...
The announcement of the 2020 Royal Variety...
Des O'Connor RIP
Des O'Connor RIP
It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Des O’Connor this morning. Des first performed on the Royal Variety Performance...
It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Des O’Connor this morning. Des first performed on the Roya...
Elections 16 Oct 2020!
Elections 16 Oct 2020!
Results of the elections held on Friday 16th October for the positions of Chairman, Vice- Chaimran and Treasurer!
Results of the elections held on Friday 16th October for the positions of Chairman, Vice- Chaimran and Treasurer!
Royal Variety 2019 photos and videos now online!
Royal Variety 2019 photos and videos now online!
Royal Variety 2019 photos and videos are now online in our Royal Variety arhcive!
Royal Variety 2019 photos and videos are now online in our Royal Variety arhcive!
Giles Cooper volunteers for vaccine trials
Giles Cooper volunteers for vaccine trials
Royal Variety Chairman, Giles Cooper, volunteered to take part in the UK's vital vaccine trials and commented...
Royal Variety Chairman, Giles Cooper, volunteered to take part in the UK's vital vaccine trials and commented...
VE Day Celebrations at Brinsworth House
VE Day Celebrations at Brinsworth House
VE Day was celebrated in style at Brinsworth House with a 'Great British Picnic'.....
VE Day was celebrated in style at Brinsworth House with a 'Great British Picnic'.....
Our Appeal To Support Those In The Entertainment Industry
Our Appeal To Support Those In The Entertainment Industry
1000's of people who work in the entertainment industry face desperate problems each day...
1000's of people who work in the entertainment industry face desperate problems each day...
Robbie Williams video!
Robbie Williams video!
Thanks to Robbie Williams for his video message of support!
Thanks to Robbie Williams for his video message of support!
BRINSWORTH HOUSE - SUMMER PARTY 2019
BRINSWORTH HOUSE - SUMMER PARTY 2019
SATURDAY 6th JULY 2019 Brinsworth House Summer Party Click for MORE DETAILS
SATURDAY 6th JULY 2019 Brinsworth House Summer Party Click for MORE DETAILS
ROYAL VARIETY2018-PICTURES-NOW-HERE
ROYAL VARIETY2018-PICTURES-NOW-HERE
Pictures from the Royal Variety 2018 are now on our website!
Pictures from the Royal Variety 2018 are now on our website!
ROYAL VARIETY 2019 ON-SALE NOW!
ROYAL VARIETY 2019 ON-SALE NOW!
Tickets to the Royal Variety Performance 2019 are on sale now!
Tickets to the Royal Variety Performance 2019 are on sale now!
Brinsworth House - NEW VIDEO
Brinsworth House - NEW VIDEO
See the new video of Brinsworth House presented by Jimmy Tarbuck OBE.
See the new video of Brinsworth House presented by Jimmy Tarbuck OBE.
Royal Variety takes stand at 'Move It' at London's Excel
Royal Variety takes stand at 'Move It' at London's Excel
The Charity’s Stand at the Move It expo was supported by all the office staff last weekend, with some excellent new relationships blossoming from it - including Italia Conti agreeing to send a selection of students to perform for the residents, as well as support the charity in the future, promoting it to their students and staff alike. Hundreds of names were added to the mailing list and a ...
The Charity’s Stand at the Move It expo was supported by all the office staff last weekend, with some excellent ne...
Royal Variety takes stand at 'Surviving Actors' Conference
Royal Variety takes stand at 'Surviving Actors' Conference
The Royal Variety Charity is delighted to be exhibiting at this year's Surviving Actors event on Saturday 9th Feb 2019. Designed by actors for actors, the day will include workshops, seminars, open castings and one-to-one career sessions. Entry is free.
The Royal Variety Charity is delighted to be exhibiting at this year's Surviving Actors event on Saturday 9th Feb 20...
AGM 2019
AGM 2019
FRIDAY 28th JUNE 2019 Annual General Meeting (only for Members of the RVC Mgmt Body) Brinsworth House from 11am
FRIDAY 28th JUNE 2019 Annual General Meeting (only for Members of the RVC Mgmt Body) Brinsworth House from 11am
NEW KITCHEN & DINING ROOM FOR BRINSWORTH HOUSE
NEW KITCHEN & DINING ROOM FOR BRINSWORTH HOUSE
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that work on the new kitchen and dining room will begin!
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that work on the new kitchen and dining room will begin!
COLIN THACKERY - WINNER OF BGT 2019, PERFORMS AT BRINSWORTH SUMMER PARTY
COLIN THACKERY - WINNER OF BGT 2019, PERFORMS AT BRINSWORTH SUMMER PARTY
WINNER OF BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT 2019, COLIN THACKERY, PERFORMS FOR THE RESDIENTS AND RELATIVES OF BRINSWORTH HOUSE
WINNER OF BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT 2019, COLIN THACKERY, PERFORMS FOR THE RESDIENTS AND RELATIVES OF BRINSWORTH HOUSE
Brinsworth House - admissions
Brinsworth House - admissions
Request a brochure or arrange a visit to Brinsworth House....
Request a brochure or arrange a visit to Brinsworth House....
New Stairlift for Brinsworth
New Stairlift for Brinsworth
Chairman Giles Cooper confirmed today that following the Trustees consent earlier this month, the new stairlift for the backstairs of Brinsworth House has now been installed and is fully operational. Matron Tatree Preece said "It's just so wonderful that I can't begin to say how much difference this will make to so many of our residents. Thank you Giles! Thank you Trustees!"
Chairman Giles Cooper confirmed today that following the Trustees consent earlier this month, the new stairlift for the ...
New Stairlift for Brinsworth House
New Stairlift for Brinsworth House
Chairman Giles Cooper confirmed today that following the Trustees consent earlier this month, the new stairlift for the backstairs of Brinsworth House has now been installed and is fully operational. Matron Tatree Preece said "It's just so wonderful that I can't begin to say how much difference this will make to so many of our residents. Thank you Giles! Thank you Trustees!"
Chairman Giles Cooper confirmed today that following the Trustees consent earlier this month, the new stairlift for the ...
New kitchen and dining room for Brinsworth!
New kitchen and dining room for Brinsworth!
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that following the success of the charity's fundraising in 2018, theTrustees of the Royal Variety Charity have approved the much-needed refurbishment of the kitchen and dining room at Brinsworth House. Work is expected to begin in the early summer of 2019.
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that following the success of the charity's fundraising in 2018, theTrustees of ...
Duchess of Sussex visits Brinsworth!
Duchess of Sussex visits Brinsworth!
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex visits Brinsworth House!
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex visits Brinsworth House!
Ben Nevis climb by Giles Cooper & family raises £10K
Ben Nevis climb by Giles Cooper & family raises £10K
Chairman Giles Cooper reached the summit of Ben Nevis on 18 July with his wife and two children and raised over £10,000 for the Royal Variety Charity
Chairman Giles Cooper reached the summit of Ben Nevis on 18 July with his wife and two children and raised over £1...
KUONI - confirmed as RVP 2018 Aftershow sponsor
KUONI - confirmed as RVP 2018 Aftershow sponsor
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that he has managed to secure the luxury travel operator, KUONI, as a sponsor for this year's Royal Variety Performance's official Aftershow Party at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, for the second year in a row.
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that he has managed to secure the luxury travel operator, KUONI, as a sponsor for th...
Royal Wedding Celebrations at Brinsworth
Royal Wedding Celebrations at Brinsworth
In May this year, millions tuned in to watch the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, in Windsor. In Twickenham, at our care home Brinsworth House, we organised for our residents, their families and staff to celebrate the happy day simultaneously.
In May this year, millions tuned in to watch the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, in Windsor. In Twickenham, ...
Summer At The Musicals 28th Aug
Summer At The Musicals 28th Aug
Summer at the Musicals, Phoenix Artist Club, London, Sunday 28th August 2018 in aid of RVC!
Summer at the Musicals, Phoenix Artist Club, London, Sunday 28th August 2018 in aid of RVC!
Hildon Water - Royal Variety sponsor
Hildon Water - Royal Variety sponsor
Chairman Giles Cooper has confirmed that he has secured Hildon water as a sponsor of this year's official Aftershow Party of the 2018 Royal Variety Performance.
Chairman Giles Cooper has confirmed that he has secured Hildon water as a sponsor of this year's official Aftershow ...
Tickets to Royal Variety Performance 2018 ON SALE NOW!
Tickets to Royal Variety Performance 2018 ON SALE NOW!
Tickets to Royal Variety Performance 2018 are on sale NOW!
Tickets to Royal Variety Performance 2018 are on sale NOW!
Royal Variety Performance 2017 - pictures now online!
Royal Variety Performance 2017 - pictures now online!
Royal Variety Performance 2017 - pictures now online!
Royal Variety Performance 2017 - pictures now online!
Joy Francois 1932-2017 RIP
Joy Francois 1932-2017 RIP
It is with great sadness that we announce today the loss of one of our most active Executive Committee Members, Joy Francois, aged 85. Chairman Giles Cooper commented, "Joy was the most lovely lady who worked so hard for her beloved Brinsworth House. I will miss her terribly. She was such fun and worked so hard for the charity week-in-week-out. Such a huge loss to us all. May she rest in peac...
It is with great sadness that we announce today the loss of one of our most active Executive Committee Members, Joy Fran...
Lord Mayor visits Brinsworth House
Lord Mayor visits Brinsworth House
The City of London Lord Mayor, Andrew Parmley, visted Brinsworth House in Twickenham on Saturday 22nd July 2017. He was taken on a tour of Brinsworth by Chairman Giles Cooper, Vice-Chairman Phil Dale and Chaplain the Rev. Canon Roger Royle, and met all of the staff and residents.
The City of London Lord Mayor, Andrew Parmley, visted Brinsworth House in Twickenham on Saturday 22nd July 2017. He was...
New AV system for Brinsworth stage!
New AV system for Brinsworth stage!
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that following the success of the fundraising lunch that he organised earlier this month at the Royal Garden Hotel, a new sound and lights system will be purchased for the stage at Brinsworth House. The system will also include digital LED screens so that residents can view the stage performances from the Conservatory.
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that following the success of the fundraising lunch that he organised earlier this m...
PALLADIUM VARIETY SHOW in aid of the ROYAL VARIETY CHARITY
PALLADIUM VARIETY SHOW in aid of the ROYAL VARIETY CHARITY
Chairman Giles Cooper produced and presented ‘Sunday Night at the London Palladium’ – a night of variety in aid of the Royal Variety Charity on 25th June 2017. The show raised a considerable sum for the Royal Variety Charity and the Trustees of the RVC would like to record their thanks to Chairman Giles Cooper, the production team and all of the artists for giving up their time ...
Chairman Giles Cooper produced and presented ‘Sunday Night at the London Palladium’ – a night of varie...
FUNDRAISING LUNCH 2017
FUNDRAISING LUNCH 2017
Giles Cooper arranged the third annual Fundraising Lunch in aid of Brinsworth House on Tuesday 13th June 2017 at the Royal Garden Hotel, which raised over £22,000 for Brinsworth House!
Giles Cooper arranged the third annual Fundraising Lunch in aid of Brinsworth House on Tuesday 13th June 2017 at the Roy...
LOST VOICE GUY crowned winner of Britain's Got Talent 2018
LOST VOICE GUY crowned winner of Britain's Got Talent 2018
Congratulations to LOST VOICE GUY, Lee Ridley for winning Britain's Got Talent 2018
Congratulations to LOST VOICE GUY, Lee Ridley for winning Britain's Got Talent 2018
KUONI - confirmed as RVP 2017 Aftershow sponsor
KUONI - confirmed as RVP 2017 Aftershow sponsor
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that he has managed to secure the luxury travel operator, KUONI, as a sponsor for this year's Royal Variety Performance's official Aftershow Party at Grosvenor House, Park Lane.
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that he has managed to secure the luxury travel operator, KUONI, as a sponsor for th...
Brinsworth House - summer party 2018
Brinsworth House - summer party 2018
Brinsworth House Summer Party will be on Saturday 7th July 2018.
Brinsworth House Summer Party will be on Saturday 7th July 2018.
RIP Steve Clark
RIP Steve Clark
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of one of our much loved residents, Steve Clark on 26 January – the remaining sibling of the fabulous tap-dancing Clark Brothers. St Mary’s in Twickenham was the setting for a glorious celebration of his long life, attended by a veritable cornucopia of UK celebrities. Steve – who was 92 when he died – would have loved it...
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of one of our much loved residents, Steve Clark on 26 January &ndash...
New role of ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR CREATED
New role of ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR CREATED
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that a new role at Brinsworth House is to be created, that of Activities Coordinator. He said that in consultation with Matron Tatree Preece, it was felt that creating this role would be so beneficial to the enjoyment and fulfillment of our many residents.
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that a new role at Brinsworth House is to be created, that of Activities Coordinator...
2016 ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE - Pictures & Videos
2016 ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE - Pictures & Videos
The 2016 Royal Variety Performance was staged at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith on 6th December 2016 in the presence of TRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.
The 2016 Royal Variety Performance was staged at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith on 6th December 2016 in the presence of ...
KAY SMART RIP
KAY SMART RIP
It is with deep regret that we announce the loss of much loved Executive Committee Member, Kay Smart, who passed away peacfully at home in Jersey last week. Kay, with her husband Ronnie, were active members of our Executive Committe and devoted much of their time and energy, over many years to helping others in the entertainment industry. Kay was part of the Billy Smart's circus dynasty and ...
It is with deep regret that we announce the loss of much loved Executive Committee Member, Kay Smart, who passed away pe...
BMW PARK LANE sponsor Royal Variety Aftershow
BMW PARK LANE sponsor Royal Variety Aftershow
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that he has managed to secure BMW PARK LANE as its premier sponsor for the Royal Variety Performance’s Official Aftershow Party 2016. We are very proud to be working alongside such an iconic brand on this year’s event which will be taking place at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane on Tuesday 6th December 2016. This ye...
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that he has managed to secure BMW PARK LANE as its premier sponsor for the Royal Var...
Staffing Review
Staffing Review
Chairman Giles Cooper has instigated a full staffing review of the charity, with the asistance of the other Trustees, Clintons Solicitors and HR Consultant, Helen Nagle. Giles Cooper said "It's so great that numerous members of our staff have been with us for so many years. However, as a result there are huge differences in emplolyment terms between staff members, making it very unfair f...
Chairman Giles Cooper has instigated a full staffing review of the charity, with the asistance of the other Trustees, Cl...
STRINGFEVER show in aid of RVC
STRINGFEVER show in aid of RVC
Chairman Giles Cooper will be promoting Stringfever at the Leicester Square Theatre at 4pm on Sun 20th Nov 2016 in aid of the Royal Variety Charity
Chairman Giles Cooper will be promoting Stringfever at the Leicester Square Theatre at 4pm on Sun 20th Nov 2016 in aid o...
20 i-Pads for Brinsworth residents!
20 i-Pads for Brinsworth residents!
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that the money raised from the fundraising lunch that he organised earlier this month at the Royal Garden Hotel, will be used to purchase twenty new i-Pads for the Brinsworth House residents!
Chairman Giles Cooper has announced that the money raised from the fundraising lunch that he organised earlier this mont...
Fundraising Lunch for Brinsworth raises over £15,000 !
Fundraising Lunch for Brinsworth raises over £15,000 !
Fundraising Lunch raises over £15,000 for Brinsworth House!
Fundraising Lunch raises over £15,000 for Brinsworth House!
BRINSWORTH HOUSE SUMMER PARTY 12/6/16
BRINSWORTH HOUSE SUMMER PARTY 12/6/16
Brinsworth House Summer Party will be on Saturday 17th June 2017, on the day of our Patron's official birthday celebrations
Brinsworth House Summer Party will be on Saturday 17th June 2017, on the day of our Patron's official birthday celeb...
Royal Variety Performance 2016
Royal Variety Performance 2016
Buy tickets to the Royal Variety Performance 2016
Buy tickets to the Royal Variety Performance 2016
HM The Queen's Patron's Lunch 12/6/16
HM The Queen's Patron's Lunch 12/6/16
The Royal Variety Charity is delighted to be supporting Her Majesty The Queen's Patron's Lunch on 12th June 2016. Chairman of the Royal Variety Charity, Giles Cooper, commented, "I am delighted to confirm that the Royal Variety Charity will be wholeheartedly supporting the 'Patron's Lunch' on June 12th to celebrate Her Majesty's patronage of ours and ma...
The Royal Variety Charity is delighted to be supporting Her Majesty The Queen's Patron's Lunch on 12th June 2016...
Lady Sheila Butlin 1927-2016 RIP
Lady Sheila Butlin 1927-2016 RIP
It is wtih great regret that we confirm the news that one of our Life-Governors (and Vice-Presidents), Lady Sheila Butlin died peacefully at her home in Jersey on Saturday 30th January. Born as Sheila Devine, she moved to Jersey with Billy Butlin in 1968. The couple married in 1975. While living in Jersey they became active members of St John's parish community life and donated land for a com...
It is wtih great regret that we confirm the news that one of our Life-Governors (and Vice-Presidents), Lady Sheila Butli...
Constitution & Rules of Charity overhauled further!
Constitution & Rules of Charity overhauled further!
The new Constitution & Rules of the charity which had been diligently worked on and overhauled by new Chairman Giles Cooper in consultation with Clintons Solicitors back in 2013, were today further updated and refined. They were voted on unanimously by the Executive Committee of the Royal Variety Charity, making it now the official governing document of the charity.
The new Constitution & Rules of the charity which had been diligently worked on and overhauled by new Chairman Giles...
Leicester Square Theatre family fundraising show!
Leicester Square Theatre family fundraising show!
Sun 21st Feb at 4pm - a family matinee in aid of Royal Variety Charity. VERY VERY special guests! BOOK TICKETS HERE
Sun 21st Feb at 4pm - a family matinee in aid of Royal Variety Charity. VERY VERY special guests! BOOK TICKETS HERE
2015 Royal Variety Performance - pictures & videos!
2015 Royal Variety Performance - pictures & videos!
The Royal Variety Performance 2015 was staged at the Royal Albert Hall in November 2015 in the presence of HRH Prince Harry and will be broadcast in the UK on Tuesday, 8th December by ITV1 at 7.30pm. Chairman Giles Cooper commented:- "This year's Royal Variety Performance was a resounding success and I'd like to thank HRH Prince Harry for attending for the first time as our Royal gu...
The Royal Variety Performance 2015 was staged at the Royal Albert Hall in November 2015 in the presence of HRH Prince Ha...
1M Facebook followers in just 6 months!
1M Facebook followers in just 6 months!
Chairman Giles Cooper announced today that the Facebook page for the Royal Variety Performance has achieved over 1 Million followers in just six months and commented:- "It's been a long process modernising this 107 year old charity, but 2015 has been a great year for us. Changing our name from the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund to the Royal Variety Charity is the most publi...
Chairman Giles Cooper announced today that the Facebook page for the Royal Variety Performance has achieved over 1 Milli...
Lord Grade made Life-Governor
Lord Grade made Life-Governor
Chairman Giles Cooper announced this week that he had persuaded Lord Michael Grade CBE to join the Royal Variety Charity as a Life-Governor. Lord Grade was Chairman of the BBC from 2004 to 2006 and Executive Chairman of ITV plc from 2007 to 2009. Since 2011 he has been a Conservative life peer in the House of Lords and is currently non-executive Chairman of Pinewood Group plc. On Friday 2...
Chairman Giles Cooper announced this week that he had persuaded Lord Michael Grade CBE to join the Royal Variety Charity...
Sunday Night at London Palladium
Sunday Night at London Palladium
Sunday Night at the London Palladium with Des O'Connor and Jimmy Tarbuck on Sunday was staged on 4th October 2015 to celebrate the launch of the Royal Variety Charity's name change.
Sunday Night at the London Palladium with Des O'Connor and Jimmy Tarbuck on Sunday was staged on 4th October 2015 to...
Congratulations to our Patron, HM The Queen!
Congratulations to our Patron, HM The Queen!
Val Doonican & Friends
Val Doonican & Friends
An evening of entertainment in tribute to the great Val Doonican at the London Palladium in 2007
An evening of entertainment in tribute to the great Val Doonican at the London Palladium in 2007
Des O'Connor & Jimmy Tarbuck together for the very first time
Des O'Connor & Jimmy Tarbuck together for the very first time
These two legends of both the Royal Variety Show and the London Palladium will perform together for the very first time on Sunday 4th October, in aid of the Royal Variety Charity.
These two legends of both the Royal Variety Show and the London Palladium will perform together for the very first time ...
Ben Nevis climb in aid of Royal Variety Charity
Ben Nevis climb in aid of Royal Variety Charity
Giles Cooper, Chairman of the Royal Variety Charity, will be climbing to the top of Ben Nevis on Sat 18 July, with his young family, in aid of the Royal Variety Charity
Giles Cooper, Chairman of the Royal Variety Charity, will be climbing to the top of Ben Nevis on Sat 18 July, with his y...
Val Doonican 1927-2015 RIP
Val Doonican 1927-2015 RIP
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of one of our Vice-Presidents, Val Doonican
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of one of our Vice-Presidents, Val Doonican
EABF officially changes name to the Royal Variety Charity
EABF officially changes name to the Royal Variety Charity
On 26 June 2015, the Executive Committee of the EABF (Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund) met for an historic Annual General Meeting. Chairman Giles Cooper had previously gained approval from the Cabinet Office (via Buckingham Palace) to change the name of the charity from the EABF to the Royal Variety Charity. The Executive Committee subsequently officially voted to adopt the change of n...
On 26 June 2015, the Executive Committee of the EABF (Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund) met for an historic A...
Fundraising Lunch
Fundraising Lunch
The EABF held its first fundraising lunch on Tuesday 10th June 2014, at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington and raised a staggering £33,500 for Brinsworth House. Chairman Giles Cooper who organised the lunch and produced the afternoon's entertainment thanked all of the following for their fantastic contribution.....
The EABF held its first fundraising lunch on Tuesday 10th June 2014, at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington and raised ...
Vince Cable MP visits Brinsworth House
Vince Cable MP visits Brinsworth House
MP for Twickenham, Sir Vince Cable visted Brinsworth House in June 2014 and was taken on a tour of our care home by Matron Tatree Preece.
MP for Twickenham, Sir Vince Cable visted Brinsworth House in June 2014 and was taken on a tour of our care home by Matr...
Harry Hill visits Brinsworth House
Harry Hill visits Brinsworth House
Chairman Giles Cooper invited comedian Harry Hill on a tour of Brinsworth House on Fri 6th June 2014
Chairman Giles Cooper invited comedian Harry Hill on a tour of Brinsworth House on Fri 6th June 2014
Constitution & Rules of Charity overhauled!
Constitution & Rules of Charity overhauled!
The new Constitution & Rules of the charity has been worked on by Chairman Giles Cooper in consultation with Clintons Solicitors for over 18 months was today voted on unanimously by the Executive Committee of the EABF.
The new Constitution & Rules of the charity has been worked on by Chairman Giles Cooper in consultation with Clinton...
Sir Bruce Forsyth CBE performs for the residents!
Sir Bruce Forsyth CBE performs for the residents!
Following the invitation by Giles Cooper, Sir Bruce Forsyth CBE visited Brinsworth House today to meet our residents and to perform a short set from the Brinsworth House stage!
Following the invitation by Giles Cooper, Sir Bruce Forsyth CBE visited Brinsworth House today to meet our residents and...
Visit to HIGHGROVE confirmed
Visit to HIGHGROVE confirmed
Chairman Giles Cooper has confirmed that a visit to Prince Charles' Highgrove Estate in Gloucestershire will be arranged for the many residents of Brinsworth House in the Summer of 2011. The invitation followed a conversation between Giles Cooper and Prince Charles at the recent Royal Variety Performance in December, where Giles mentioned how much the residents had enjoyed their previous visit...
Chairman Giles Cooper has confirmed that a visit to Prince Charles' Highgrove Estate in Gloucestershire will be arra...
Mike Ford's 70th Birthday
Mike Ford's 70th Birthday
EABF Treasurer, Mike Ford's 70th Birthday Party, October 2009.
EABF Treasurer, Mike Ford's 70th Birthday Party, October 2009.
Tribute to Danny La Rue
Tribute to Danny La Rue
London Palladium, Sunday 11th October 2009. An evening of entertainment in tribute to the great Danny La Rue.
London Palladium, Sunday 11th October 2009. An evening of entertainment in tribute to the great Danny La Rue.
Christmas Party 2008
Christmas Party 2008
Christmas Party at Brinsworth House 2008.
Christmas Party at Brinsworth House 2008.
Michael Parkinson visits Brinsworth House
Michael Parkinson visits Brinsworth House
Michael Parkinson visits Brinsworth House and its residents.
Michael Parkinson visits Brinsworth House and its residents.
Ken Dodd & Friends
Ken Dodd & Friends
Ken Dodd & Friends live at the London Palladium in 2008.
Ken Dodd & Friends live at the London Palladium in 2008.
John Inman Tribute
John Inman Tribute
An evening of entertainment in tribute to the great John Inman.
An evening of entertainment in tribute to the great John Inman.
Christmas Party 2006
Christmas Party 2006
Christmas Party at Brinsworth House 2006.
Christmas Party at Brinsworth House 2006.
Alan 'Fluff' Freeman Tribute
Alan 'Fluff' Freeman Tribute
An afternoon and evening of entertainment in tribute to the great Alan 'Fluff' Freeman
An afternoon and evening of entertainment in tribute to the great Alan 'Fluff' Freeman
The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation
The EABF has always enjoyed mutually beneficial relationships with other fund-raising organisations such as The Heritage Foundation
The EABF has always enjoyed mutually beneficial relationships with other fund-raising organisations such as The Heritage...
Vist to Highgrove
Vist to Highgrove
HRH Prince Charles invites the EABF and the residents of Brinsworth House to visit him at his home at Highgrove for tea.
HRH Prince Charles invites the EABF and the residents of Brinsworth House to visit him at his home at Highgrove for tea....
Prime Minister John Major visits Brinsworth
Prime Minister John Major visits Brinsworth
The Prime Minister John Major visited Brinsworth House on 1st December 1993 and presented a cheque for £12,500, on behalf of the Grand Order of Water Rats (of which his father was a member) to the Administrator of Brinsworth House, Peter Elliott. Left to Right: Dec Clusky, Peter Elliott, Bob Monkhouse OBE, John Innman OBE, Prime Minister John Major, Wyn Calvin OBE and Bert Weedon OBE
The Prime Minister John Major visited Brinsworth House on 1st December 1993 and presented a cheque for £12,500,&nb...
