BITES#9: The Silent Supporters - Celebrities who give without recognition

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The Charity Show

Tim Beynon and Piers Townley

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The show for charity insiders, by charity insiders. Hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley tackle the topics that matter for charity staff, fundraisers and supporters.

Non-Profit

Business

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BITES#9: The Silent Supporters - Celebrities who give without recognition

The Charity Show

14 minutes 21 seconds

4 months ago

BITES#9: The Silent Supporters - Celebrities who give without recognition

Welcome back to The Charity Show Bites! Your espressoshot of charity stories and sector surprises.

This week, Tim and Piers turn the spotlight on those who usually avoid it: celebrities who support charities quietly, generously and without fuss. From surprise hospital visits to million-pound donations, these are the untold stories of famous faces making a real impact behind the scenes.

In This Episode:

🌟 George Michael – Secret donations, shelter volunteering, and a Deal or No Deal moment that changed a life.

💇‍♀️ The Princess of Wales – Donates her hair anonymously to the Little Princess Trust.

🎶 Ed Sheeran & Kylie Minogue – Low-key benefit gigs and charity shop guitar donations that raised thousands.

👤 Stephen Fry & Benedict Cumberbatch – From uncredited audiobooks to wardrobe giveaways for good.

💼 ICAP Charity Day & Steve Morgan Foundation – The financiers and foundations funding change, often under the radar.

🤔 Russell Howard & Dominic West – Unexpected supermarket acts and sausage donations.

💪 Tom Hardy & Adele – Surprise visits, secret acts of kindness, and a cake drop with a fridge photo twist.

Have you heard of a celebrity quietly backing a cause? Letus know!

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Chapters:

(00:09) Welcome & intro to celebrity support behind thescenes
(01:10) George Michael, Kate Middleton & quiet gestures
(03:40) Ed Sheeran, Kylie & the secret pub gigs
(06:00) Stephen Fry, Benedict Cumberbatch & audiobooks for good
(08:10) Steve Morgan, ICAP & the financial world of giving
(10:00) Russell Howard, sausages & supermarket kindness
(11:25) Tom Hardy, Adele & unexpected visits that matter
(13:00) Final thoughts & unsung heroes

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