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Jonathan Bailey to Pause Acting Next Year to Lead the Shameless Fund

He says his priority is hiring to scale the charity’s brand‑collaboration model supporting LGBTQ+ groups.

Overview

  • Bailey told British GQ he will "stop acting for a bit" next year to concentrate on running the Shameless Fund he launched in 2024.
  • The organization raises money for LGBTQ+ nonprofits through creative partnerships with brands rather than traditional donation drives.
  • He said the immediate focus is staffing and “getting all the right people in all the right places” to build the foundation’s infrastructure.
  • Bailey cited a figure that only one penny of every £100 raised in the UK goes to LGBTQ+ causes, framing the effort as a response to a funding shortfall.
  • Reported collaborations have featured Cara Delevingne, Kylie Minogue, Scarlett Johansson and Cynthia Erivo, with campaigns including Cubitts eyewear and Loewe’s “Drink Your Milk.”