Funds we manage at The Talent Fund

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The Talent Fund manages funds supporting various issues and organisations both in the UK and internationally. Each fund has its own characteristics but shares a determination to make a difference.

The Bob Willis Fund

The Bob Willis Fund raises money and awareness for better prostate cancer screening which is the most common cancer in men. It also supports people coping with bereavement through grief charities.

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Disa's Fund

Inspired by Swedish folklore heroine, Disa’s Fund was established by its principal philanthropist to support various social, medical and education causes of personal interest.

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Diversity Fund

Diversity Fund supports The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity at Birmingham City University. Launched in 2021, this independent research centre is striving for more accurate representation of all sections of UK society across all layers of its media.

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Five Fund

This Fund supports people at their time of need, so they feel they’re not alone in facing the challenges ahead of them

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For One Night Only

For One Night Only, one off music and entertainment events, raising awareness and funds for a range of charities including mental health text charity SHOUT

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The George Michael Fund

George Michael was a generous and committed supporter of good causes. He gave to many charities helping to change people’s lives for the better.

The George Michael Fund will build on this legacy. Working closely with George’s sister, and the executors of his estate, The George Michael Fund proactively gives grants to organisations and issues he would have been proud to support.

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Go Well Fund

The co-hosts of podcast, Tailenders – Jimmy Anderson, Greg James and Felix White – set up Go Well Fund in early 2020 to support people who need a little bit of help to improve their lives.

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Image copyright: Susan Black

HughBonGo Fund

HughBonGo Fund primarily supports organisations and initiatives which help the arts work for all – especially those from under-represented groups and communities.

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JJM Fund

JJM Fund supports locally rooted organisations in the UK making a positive difference in their community.

It’s especially interested in community led initiatives using the land, and other green and open spaces more responsibly to improve people’s lives and living standards.

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Image: Give Two Figs

Make Humanity Great Again

Set up by Suzy Eddie Izzard, Make Humanity Great Again is a rallying cry to create a better, fairer, and kinder world for everyone, especially those facing disadvantage and discrimination.

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Image: Amanda Searle, amandas_photo

Man @ Manchester

This annual event raises funds for charities supporting and inspiring the people and communities of Greater Manchester.

In 2025, the event celebrated and supported the work of Beechwood Cancer Care, Teenage Cancer Trust, Stockport County Community Trust and Olympias Music Foundation.

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WhyteWater Fund

Set up by Professor Greg Whyte OBE following his Guinness World Record attempt to swim 125 miles of the Upper Thames in four days, WhyteWater Fund supports organisations keeping the UK’s waters clean, and charities preventing drowning and promoting water safety.

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The following funds are currently inactive: The Midnight Gang Fund & Tuskar Rock Fund

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