Shaken Not Stirred's - Operation: Midas fundraiser for Royal Variety Charity
Matthew Wood is raising money for Royal Variety Charity
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The Shaken Not Stirred James Bond fan club are hosting their annual James Bond event: Operation:Midas on August 24th 2024 with James Bond alumni in attendance, raising money and awareness for The Royal Variety Charity.
The Royal Variety Charity assists those who've worked professionally in the entertainment industry and are in need of help. The charity strives to support all those, both young and old, who've worked on the stage, in the wings, in front of a camera, or behind it, as well as all those who have spent their lives working in the numerous support industries dedicated to entertainment.
Shaken Not Stirred is proud to support this terrifc cause which aligns with our community values and passion for the James Bond films, and the people who worked on them.
The Royal Variety Charity
It's a little-known fact that thousands of people who work in the entertainment industry face desperate problems each day. Only the top 4% (* 2019 UK survey / AC Nielson) of those who work in the entertainment industry are 'above-average UK earners'. The vast majority live from 'job-to-job', from 'season-to-season' - many spending long periods with no work at all & with little ability to make any plans for their futures, or providing themselves with any security should they have an accident, or fall ill.
It's so ironic that many entertainers and those working behind the scenes in entertainment, spend much of their working lives raising funds for other people's charities, but giving little thought to their own future, security, or situation. Whether it be as a result of old age, ill health or financial hardship, the Royal Variety Charity is here to help.
The Royal Variety Charity was established in 1908 and Her Majesty The Queen was sole Patron, until her passing in 2022.
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.