Philip Green Memorial Trust
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The Philip Green Memorial Trust (PGMT), was formed in 1985 by Cyril Paskin following the death of his close friend and fellow philanthropist, Philip Green.
Supported by a group of his close friends, they pledged to continue the good work Philip had begun in the East End of London
, England
where he grew up. Philip's daughter Rosalind died at a very young age from meningitis
, so it was decided that the majority of the Trust's efforts would be directed in helping children.
The primary source of funds comes from the annual Boxing Dinner which originally attracted around 250 people. Nearly two decades later it has increased that figure to nearly 1,000 people. The late Jeremy Beadle
was a Trust Patron of The Philip Green Memorial Trust, and he annually hosted a quiz party along with Crown Prince Shwebomin
of Burma to raise money for children, which has ventured north of the Border with a Boxing Night now being held in Glasgow
as well. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/jeremy-beadle-king-of-the-tv-practical-jokers-dies-aged-59-776160.html
Since the Trust's inception, it has distributed in excess of £2,000,000 to over 200 organisations and individuals. The major beneficiaries of the Trust's fundraising over the last few years have been the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington; the PACE Centre at Philip Green House in Buckinghamshire
; Philip Green Memorial School in Dorset
; Churchtown in Cornwall
; Oakleigh School in Barnet
and Richard House Children's Hospice in London's East End
.
The Trust not only responds to the needs of large projects but to the daily exasperation of individuals and smaller organisations for whom a little money can make dreams come true. For instance, we provided a holiday for some Mencap children whose hard earned funds were stolen by thieves.
The Trust has no independent source of funds and relies fully on charitable donations.
Supported by a group of his close friends, they pledged to continue the good work Philip had begun in the East End of London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
where he grew up. Philip's daughter Rosalind died at a very young age from meningitis
Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs...
, so it was decided that the majority of the Trust's efforts would be directed in helping children.
The primary source of funds comes from the annual Boxing Dinner which originally attracted around 250 people. Nearly two decades later it has increased that figure to nearly 1,000 people. The late Jeremy Beadle
Jeremy Beadle
Jeremy James Anthony Gibson-Beadle MBE was an English television presenter, writer and producer. During the 1980s, he was a regular face on British television and in two years appeared 50 weeks of the year. His shows regularly topped the charts beating Coronation Street and EastEnders on one...
was a Trust Patron of The Philip Green Memorial Trust, and he annually hosted a quiz party along with Crown Prince Shwebomin
Shwebomin, Crown Prince of Burma
Crown Prince Shwebomin was born in 1942 and is a pretender to the throne of Burma. The last monarch to rule Burma was King Thibaw Min and was exiled in 1885...
of Burma to raise money for children, which has ventured north of the Border with a Boxing Night now being held in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
as well. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/jeremy-beadle-king-of-the-tv-practical-jokers-dies-aged-59-776160.html
Since the Trust's inception, it has distributed in excess of £2,000,000 to over 200 organisations and individuals. The major beneficiaries of the Trust's fundraising over the last few years have been the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington; the PACE Centre at Philip Green House in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan home county in South East England. The county town is Aylesbury, the largest town in the ceremonial county is Milton Keynes and largest town in the non-metropolitan county is High Wycombe....
; Philip Green Memorial School in Dorset
Dorset
Dorset , is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast. The county town is Dorchester which is situated in the south. The Hampshire towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch joined the county with the reorganisation of local government in 1974...
; Churchtown in Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
; Oakleigh School in Barnet
Barnet
High Barnet or Chipping Barnet is a place in the London Borough of Barnet, North London, England. It is a suburban development built around a twelfth-century settlement and is located north north-west of Charing Cross. Its name is often abbreviated to Barnet, which is also the name of the London...
and Richard House Children's Hospice in London's East End
East End of London
The East End of London, also known simply as the East End, is the area of London, England, United Kingdom, east of the medieval walled City of London and north of the River Thames. Although not defined by universally accepted formal boundaries, the River Lea can be considered another boundary...
.
The Trust not only responds to the needs of large projects but to the daily exasperation of individuals and smaller organisations for whom a little money can make dreams come true. For instance, we provided a holiday for some Mencap children whose hard earned funds were stolen by thieves.
The Trust has no independent source of funds and relies fully on charitable donations.
Notable Patrons
- Jeremy BeadleJeremy BeadleJeremy James Anthony Gibson-Beadle MBE was an English television presenter, writer and producer. During the 1980s, he was a regular face on British television and in two years appeared 50 weeks of the year. His shows regularly topped the charts beating Coronation Street and EastEnders on one...
- Crown Prince ShwebominShwebomin, Crown Prince of BurmaCrown Prince Shwebomin was born in 1942 and is a pretender to the throne of Burma. The last monarch to rule Burma was King Thibaw Min and was exiled in 1885...
External links
- Philip Green Memorial Trust
- PGMT Charity Fund Raising
- Out of tragedy grew a wonderful thing
- Hoping to raise US$50,000 for children's charity, The Philip Green Memorial Trust
- Philip Green Memorial School