Royal Variety Management

The Royal Variety Charity is honoured to have His Majesty The King as its Patron.

For over a century, the unwavering support of the Royal Family has been the bedrock of the Royal Variety Charity and our annual fundraiser the Royal Variety Performance.

Entertainers not only lift the mood of the nation, but influence its very heart and what is so often overlooked is how the majority of those working in the profession are driven solely by passion, with little thought for their future, or long term security. This is something keenly understood by generations of the Royal family and for which we are eternally grateful.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, shared patronage of the charity with HM The Queen Mother until her passing in 2002 and historically the Royal Variety Charity enjoyed dual patronage from the King and Queen (King George V with Queen Mary and King George VI with Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother).

In 2024, King Charles III became Patron of the Royal Variety Charity, continuing the long and historic tradition and demonstrating the Royal Family's continued love and support for the entertainment industry.

For a list of our previous Patrons and details of the Royal Variety's links with Royal Patronage since 1921, please click here.

For up to date news and information on the British Monarchy, please visit the official website at: http://www.royal.gov.uk/

Giles Cooper OBE is one of the UK's most prominent and well-known concert promoters and show producers. He has worked with artists as diverse as Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, Stereophonics, Noel Gallagher, Robbie Williams, The Who, Tom Jones, The Jacksons, Hozier, Kris Kristofferson and Pet Shop Boys.

He is the elected Chairman of the Royal Variety Charity and in June 2025 was awarded the honorary title of Life-President. He has acted as the Executive Producer of the annual Royal Variety Performance since 2010.

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Phil Dale is the UK's most well-known agent of British soap stars, famously representing most of the lead actors in EastEnders and Coronation Street, such as Shane Richie, Adam Woodyatt and Jessie Wallace.

Thank you for your support and interest in the Royal Variety Charity and our annual fundraiser the Royal Variety Performance.

As the elected Treasurer, it is my duty and obligation to consider where we stand financially and to report the situation to our Executive Commitee and the relevant authorities honestly and transparently.

The work of Chairman Giles Cooper really has revolutionised this charity and his efforts have transformed our financial stability, governance and operations. I salute his leadership and am proud of the hard work of all of us who have assisted him in modernising this wonderful charity.

The Royal Variety Charity’s award-winning residential home, Brinsworth House, continues to provide the highest standard of care for many former showbusiness professionals. On behalf of our residents and all our other beneficiaries, as well as all the officers of the Charity, may I offer our grateful thanks for your continued support. Given the challenges continuing to confront the charity sector, we face a constant struggle to raise sufficient funds to maintain the levels of care and guardianship for which we are renowned and we thank you respectfully and profoundly.

Please help us to maintain our invaluable work by donating whatever you can, no matter how small, through our website. We will, in return, promise to work diligently and conscientiously to guarantee a happy and comforting future for those who have brought us so much joy and laughter for so many years.