Royal Variety Management
Royal Variety Charity Management
His Majesty The King
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
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 was the elected, voluntary, Chairman of the Royal Variety Charity between Oct 2010 and Sept 2026.
He has acted as the Executive Producer of the annual Royal Variety Performance since 2010.
In June 2024, he was awarded the OBE for "services to entertainment and to charity"
In June 2025, he was awarded the honorary title of "Life-President of the Royal Variety" and remains in this role today.
Phil Dale
Phil Dale is the UK's most well-known agent of British soap stars, famously representing most of the lead actors in EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street, such as Shane Richie, Adam Woodyatt, Steve McFadden, Lisa Riley and Jessie Wallace.
Phil was Vice-Chair of the Royal Variety Charity between 2010 and 2026, rising to Chair of the Executive Committee in September 2026. He also acts as a Trustee of the Charity.
Ian Freeman
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 our Life-President, 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.
Ian Freeman has been Hon.Treasurer of the Royal Variety Charity since 2015 and in 2026, added to his responsibilities by becoming Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee. He also acts as a Trustee of the Charity.
THE ROYAL VARIETY CHARITY
The Management Body of the Royal Variety Charity is made up of unpaid volunteers all of whom work (or have worked) professionally in the entertainment industry.
Honorary Members (bestowed/ voluntary): Hon. Life-President - Giles Cooper OBE; Hon. Vice-Presidents: Roger De Courcey • Robert Earl Jnr • Nick Thomas, MBE. Life Governor (honorary): Lord Michael Grade, CBE. Hon. Chaplain: Rev. Simon Grigg
Trustees (elected/ voluntary): Phil Dale • Ian Freeman
Executive Committee (elected/ voluntary/ alphabetical): Phil Dale (Chair) • Daniel Dean • Mark Fox • Ian Freeman (Vice-Chair & Hon. Treasurer) • Paul Ganjou • Cheryl Garland • Rev. Simon Grigg (Hon. Chaplain) • Martin Jones • Sital Makwana • Vicki Michelle MBE • Spencer Phillips (Chair of Mental Health Sub-Committee) • Babs Powell • Robert Powell • Keith Simmons (Chair of Grants Sub-Committee) • Katie Wilkinson
Mental Health Sub-Committee: • Spencer Phillips (Chair) • Martin Jones • Daniel Dean; Grants Sub-Committee: Keith Simmons (Chair) • Paul Ganjou • Sital Makwana • Katie Wilkinson
Hon. Chaplain: Rev. Simon Grigg
Ambassadors: Joe Pasquale • Bradley Walsh • Anton Du Beke • Don Black CBE
Royal Variety Charity - Management Team (employed) Finance Director – Martin Dalby, Registered Manager of Brinsworth House – Kim Brady, Head of HR & Compliance (& Deputy Care-Home Manager) – Kirsty Bristow, Head of Operations & Partnerships – Peter Hinton, Head of PR - David Pogson LVO, Head of Events – Victoria Bond, Grants Officer - Becky Evans, Admin Officer: Kathryn Buston
Brinsworth House Staff (employed) Registered Manager – Kim Brady, Head of HR & Compliance (& Deputy Care Home Manager) – Kirsty Bristow, Clinical Lead: Suhasini Raja, Catering Manager: Henry Sheerin, Head Chef: Stuart Jones, Maintenance: Stephen Moriarty, Activities Co-Ordinator: Angelica Lundekesi, Admin Officer: Kathryn Buston, Mo Atia, Dorothy Atkins, Deborah Avery, Resham Badewal, Caroliesa Clarke, Desiree Cordero, Michele Dasseville, Aleena Devassykutty, Florica Monica Dogaru, Kate Duda, Priscilla Eghaboh, Winnie Ellis, Diana Fernandes, Sheila Ford, Kate Geoffrey,, Alina Gurung, Hawa Hashim, Kathleen Howden, Kham Hussein, Esther Idahosa, Remelda James, Golda John, Sruthi Rose John, Barbara Jones, Sanuri Kahandugoda, Karuna Kandel, Juliana Kasumu, Cecilia Marston, Geena Martin, Milly Mc Leod, Luisa Moreno, Stephen Moriarty, Connie Murphy, Similsola Olorunkosebi, Kavya Sundaram, Magdalene Thomas, Mohinder Panesar, Volunteers: Sarah Kearns, Nigel Morris, Mary Walsh.
FINANCE:-
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Treasurer (elected)
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As the elected Treasurer it is my duty and obligation to consider where we stand financially and to report the situation to our Executive Committee and the relevant authorities honestly and transparently.
The voluntary work of the renowned concert promoter and show producer, Giles Cooper OBE, really has revolutionised this charity, aswell as our annual fundraising event, the Royal Variety Performance. His efforts, over the past couple of decades, 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.
May I also thank our finance team for their exceptional hard work.
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.
Management Body (voluntary):-
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (ELECTED)
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(in alphabetical order)
PHIL DALE (Chair)
DANIEL DEAN
MARK FOX
IAN FREEMAN (Vice-Chair & Hon.Treasurer)
PAUL GANJOU
CHERYL GARLAND
REV. SIMON GRIGG (Hon.Chaplain)
MARTIN JONES
SITAL MAKWANA
VICKI MICHELLE, MBE
SPENCER PHILLIPS
BABS POWELL
ROBERT POWELL
KEITH SIMMONS
KATIE WILKINSON
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TRUSTEES (ELECTED)
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LIFE GOVERNORS (HONORARY)
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LORD MICHAEL GRADE, CBE
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VICE PRESIDENTS (HONORARY)
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ROGER DE COURCEY
ROBERT EARL JNR.
PETER JAY
NICK THOMAS, MBE
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AMBASSADORS
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ANTON DU BEKE
JOE PASQUALE
BRADLEY WALSH
DON BLACK CBE
EMPLOYED STAFF:-
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM (EMPLOYED)
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FINANCE DIRECTOR of The RVC: MARTIN DALBY
REGISTERED MANAGER of BRINSWORTH HOUSE: KIM BRADY
HEAD OF HR & COMPLIANCE (and DEPUTY CARE HOME MANAGER): KIRSTY BRISTOW
HEAD OF OPERATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS of The RVC: PETER HINTON
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RVC ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (EMPLOYED)
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DAVID POGSON, LVO - HEAD OF PR
VICTORIA BOND - HEAD OF EVENTS
BECKY EVANS - GRANTS OFFICER
KATHRYN BUSTON - ADMIN OFFICER
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SENIOR BRINSWORTH HOUSE STAFF (EMPLOYED)
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KIM BRADY: REGISTERED MANAGER
KIRSTY BRISTOW: HEAD OF HR & COMPLIANCE & DEPUTY CARE-HOME MANAGER
PETER HINTON: HEAD OF OPERATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
DAVID POGSON LVO - HEAD OF PR
VICTORIA BOND - HEAD OF EVENTS
BECKY EVANS - GRANTS OFFICER
SUHASINI RAJA - CLINICAL LEAD
STUART JONES - HEAD CHEF
HENRY SHEERIN - CATERING MANAGER
ANGELICA LUNDEKESI - ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
STEPHEN MORIARTY - MAINTENANCE
KATHRYN BUSTON - ADMIN OFFICER
