Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I’m launching this challenge to raise money for The Actors Trust, a UK charity which supports actors who are unable to work for medical reasons.

As a free lance profession there’s no inbuilt sick pay or pension schemes for actors & many can’t afford to pay externally for this.

Commercial work is often a lifeboat for many actors, keeping them afloat through quieter periods. It has also propelled many careers such as that of the late Anthony Head who appeared in the iconic Gold Blend ad. The landscape has shifted so much since the 80s, in terms of how we define what an advert is and how/where we consume it. The recent news of ITV being bought by Sky is another momentous change in this journey.

With this in mind (and on a shamelessly #GenX nostalgia trip) I give you Old Blend : an ode to the lost art of the serial ad where I will recreate a vintage advert from the 80s & 90s for every £50 raised. If you like the videos and have a fave you’d like me to make, post it in the chat or DM me.

Please note that these vids will be deliberately DiY with no AI use and a lot of artistic licence! I am not being paid or endorsed by any of the companies and will try to obscure any obvious product placement. U don’t have to donate to make a suggestion, or vice versa! Any support by way of likes, sharing and general interaction is much appreciated!

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thank you x