Charity Support
This page contains details of John's chosen charities and of specific support that he and his fans have given them. If you wish, you can donate online using the links below. Most of the charities offer an option to state that your gift is in John's name. You may also let us know you have donated by emailing a copy of your receipt to charity@johnbarrowman.com
SOS Ride
SOS is a non-profit organization providing active-duty servicemen and women, their families and sweethearts with free transportation, day or night, between the Palm Springs and Ontario International Airports and the USMC Base in Twentynine Palms, CA. The organisation's goal is to establish SOS stations near every military base in the US.
Sanctuary Palm Springs
Sanctuary Palm Springs is a home for LGBT youth in Riverside County, California, a place of safety, creativity, education and self-responsibility. The home provides an environment of health and kindness for teens in Foster Care, creating a new family within the LGBT community.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a national UK charity and centre of excellence in training hearing dogs to alert deaf people to everyday household sounds and danger signals in the home, work place and in public buildings. There are currently over 750 working partnerships in the country.
John is a celebrity Ambassador for Hearing Dogs for the Deaf and is sponsoring a puppy to become a Hearing Dog.
New Forest Nightstop
Nightstop provides free short-term emergency accommodation for homeless young people aged 16-24 in the homes of trained and approved volunteers around the New Forest.
Down's Syndrome Scotland
Down’s Syndrome Scotland is currently celebrating its 30th year of providing services, support and information to people with Down’s syndrome, their families and professionals. They work to help people with Down’s syndrome reach their full potential.
You will see a section to "Send a message to the Charity". Please mention John's name in your message.
Dogs Trust
Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity with 17 nationwide rehoming centres. They never put a healthy dog down.
You will see John's name as an option in the "Where did you hear about Dogs Trust?" section.
Stonewall
Stonewall works to achieve equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transexual people.
When prompted why you chose to donate to Stonewall, specify that you are donating in John's name.
The Make A Difference Trust
The Make A Difference Trust brings together the British entertainment community and its audiences to raise funds to support people living with HIV and AIDS, and those in the entertainment industry facing hardship as a result of long term medical conditions.
Tŷ Hafan, the family hospice for young lives
Based in South Wales, Tŷ Hafan offers comfort, care and support for life-limited children and young people and is dedicated to improving the quality of life of their whole family.
Mention that you are donating in John's name in the 'Additional Information' box.
Cardiac Risk in the Young
CRY is a national charity saving young lives and supporting those affected by young sudden cardiac death. Tom Reid, who was a huge fan of John’s, died from sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) in 2009. Please help to prevent further deaths by supporting CRY.
All donations using the above link are made in John's name
