| Biography | The Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund (originally the Variety Artistes' Benevolent Fund) is a charity based in Twickenham, Middlesex, England. It is dedicated to helping provide support for elderly, infirm or distressed members and former members of the entertainment industry, and their dependants. Queen Elizabeth II is patron for the charity.
Founded in 1908 it provides residential care at Brinsworth House in Twickenham. Its residents have included:
Arthur Askey CBE - (19021982)
Hylda Baker - (19051986)
Charlie Chester (19141996)
Charlie Drake - (19252006)
Alan Freeman CBE (19272006)
Dame Thora Hird - (19112003)
Current residents include:
Richard O'Sullivan
It is perhaps otherwise best known for its fund raising event, the Royal Variety Performance. |