Shepperton Studios Extends Support to Local Spelthorne Charities

A Surrey-based film studio, responsible for Netflix productions like Bridgerton and The Crown, has distributed financial aid to community organizations in Spelthorne. Shepperton Studios’ dedicated community fund allocated grants to Staines Shopmobility, a group focused on disabled access, and the Ashford Youth and Community Club. These grants, issued twice annually, have thus far benefited 19 charitable bodies across the Spelthorne borough. The £500,000 Fund was established in 2022 with the aim of assisting local individuals, non-profit entities, and voluntary organizations, including charities. Ashford Youth Club, which provides services to more than 130 young people each week, plans to utilize the funds for its upcoming arts program. Jessica, a youth club participant, commented: “We are really looking forward to the different arts that we can have at the youth club from this funding. “It will introduce us to amazing ideas and new experiences.”” The volunteer organization Staines Shopmobility intends to employ the funding to further enhance accessibility and facilities for disabled residents in Spelthorne. Shepperton Studios, which became the world’s second largest film studio in 2022, collaborates with The Community Foundation for Surrey to identify worthy causes. Since the fund’s inception, a total of 19 grants have been awarded to local organizations. This 31-stage film complex, part of Pinewood Studios, serves as the filming location for series four of Netflix’s Bridgerton. Other successful productions recently filmed at the studios include 1917, the musical adaptation of Matilda, and Mary Poppins Returns. For updates, follow BBC Surrey on Facebook and X. Story ideas can be submitted to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk or via WhatsApp at 08081 002250. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not accountable for the content of external sites. Information regarding our approach to external linking is available.