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Welcome to the official website of the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund. The EABF cares for hundreds of entertainers throughout the UK who need help and assistance as a result of old age, ill-health, or hard times, and Brinsworth House, in Twickenham, Middlesex, is the Fund's dedicated nursing home, caring for elderly members of the entertainment profession. The proceeds from the annual Royal Variety Performance have been the financial bedrock of the Fund's existence since its early beginnings........ Learn more of our history....... click here.

London's Apollo Victoria to present a Gala Performance in aid of the EABF

London's Apollo Victoria Theatre is presenting a Gala Performance to celebrate its 80th year and will donate a proportion of the proceeds to the EABF. Acts confirmed so far include Lee Mead, Rachel Tucker, the cast of WICKED, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, the JERSEY BOYS, MOVIN' OUT, BOMBAY DREAMS and a very special re-union of STARLIGHT EXPRESS! read more

 

Dame Thora Hird and Brinsworth House

A touching testimonial of Brinsworth House and the work of the EABF, by Janette Scott, daughter of Dame Thora Hird...... read more

 

A Centennial Celebration in aid of the EABF!

A once-in-a-century celebration of 100 years of entertainment, in aid of the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund and the Wimbledon Civic Theatre Trust. A host of stars including Alistair McGowan, Shane Richie, Catherine Tate, Ruth Lorenzo and Gareth Gates..... read more

 

Royal Variety Performance 2009

The Opera House Theatre, in Blackpool's Winter Gardens, hosted the 81st Royal Variety Performance, on December 7th. The evening proved a fantastic success for the EABF...... read more

 

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  • With a team of 64 staff, Brinsworth House is a dual registered nursing home for members of the entertainment profession... read more

    Facilities at Brinsworth

  • The history of the Royal Variety Performance is breathtaking; 80 shows over 100 years; a feat unsurpassed... read more

    Royal Variety Archive

  • Please make a donation to the EABF by visiting this page. All major credit and debit cards are accepted.......... read more

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