CHARITIES
Some of the charities Simon is a devoted supporter of include the Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (Vice President) as well as being patron of Together For Short Lives, The Katie Piper Foundation and the Linda Blair Sacred Heart Foundation. Simon is also an Ambassador for Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Association for Children’s Hospices, Dr Brandon Rogers Memorial Fund, Against Breast Cancer, The Health Lottery, Save The Children, Comic Relief, Battersea Dogs Home, RSPCA, The K9 Angels, PETA, Hope Sanctuary Barbados, and Help For Heroes. He has also been awarded Variety International’s Humanitarian Award for his charitable work.
CHILDREN'S HOSPICES UK
Simon has long been a supporter of The Children's Hospices. In October 2009 he was announced as Patron of Children's Hospices, now known as Together For Short Lives.
Simon Cowell was appointed Vice President of Shooting Star Chase in May 2015 and has been supporting the charity since 2003. Simon makes regular visits to both hospices and enjoys time chatting with the children and young people. Every year, Simon kindly hosts a special Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester to raise funds for the charity.