Corporate Open DS/UK/3121 The Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund (EABF); 1908-; British charity for the entertainment industry The Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund (EABF) 1908- British charity for the entertainment industry Variety Artistes' Benevolent Fund

Business / Industry; Entertainment, charity 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 - (1902–1982) Hylda Baker - (1905–1986) Charlie Chester (1914–1996) Charlie Drake - (1925–2006) Alan Freeman CBE (1927–2006) Dame Thora Hird - (1911–2003) Current residents include: Richard O'Sullivan It is perhaps otherwise best known for its fund raising event, the Royal Variety Performance. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 11/20/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 bdc81c6a-2a7f-4d6a-a43c-3f939517c01f