George Michael created The Mill Charitable Trust in 2009. Its unassuming name represents how he gave during his lifetime, often anonymously, under the radar and without fanfare. Since George’s passing, his family and executors have carried on his charitable work with funds augmented by the sale of his private art collection in 2019 and they have now decided to continue that work using the title THE GEORGE MICHAEL FUND to ensure that his charitable legacy lives on.

To help his philanthropic legacy continue to make a difference to people’s lives, The Mill Charitable Trust is working with THE  TALENT  FUND, who will now manage THE  GEORGE  MICHAEL  FUND on its behalf and will continue to proactively give grants to assist the organisations and issues which were close to George’s heart and which he would have been proud to support.

Please note that neither THE  GEORGE  MICHAEL  FUND nor its trustees are able to respond to funding enquiries.

The Talent Fund is a registered charity with a mission to make philanthropy purposeful and easy. Founded in 2019 by Kevin Cahill CBE, following over 20 years as Comic Relief’s CEO, The Talent Fund has to date made over £3 million of charitable grants in the UK and internationally.

LAST CHRISTMAS

For 40 years, for so many people, Last Christmas marks the start of the festive season, and we continue to be blown away by the love and support it receives.

This year, to mark its special anniversary, we wanted to do more to share some of the joy it brings. We're delighted that through a donation of George's record royalties accumulated from sales of Last Christmas, THE  GEORGE  MICHAEL  FUND has made over 20 grants to organisations working with children and young people in the UK.

These incredible organisations will support children and young people this Christmas and for the year to come. Grants have been made to help the UK's biggest gift giving effort so some of the most disadvantaged children wake up on Christmas morning to a present. They have also funded organisations supporting children and young people with their mental health; and finally, they're helping organisations support LGBTQ+ young people who might be estranged from their families or experiencing homelessness.

Thanks to everyone for the love you continue to show Last Christmas. We know George would have been so proud of the special place it has at this time of year, and so proud that its enduring legacy is able to support these organisations make a difference in young people's lives, something he felt strongly about throughout his career.