James Bond star Daniel Craig’s £50,000 donation means threatened group hub would not have to maneuver
James Bond star Daniel Craig has stepped in to save a community hub under threat of eviction by donating a massive £50,000.
The action hero made the payment to Brimscombe Mill in Stroud, Gloucestershire, after the building was sold unexpectedly in March, and the businesses operating there given six months to find a new home.
Other projects in the hub include The Long Table, a pay-as-you-can lunch and dinner spot, Kids Stuff, a second-hand toy shop, Furniturebank, a pre-loved furniture shop and The Bike Drop.
This pledge, alongside other generous donations from the community, meant that the group were able to secure the essential space in October 2024 and will not have to move out.
Tom Herbert, director at Brimscombe Mill and co-founder of The Long Table, said: ‘This incredible support from both the community and Daniel Craig speaks to the vitality of what we’re building here at Brimscombe Mill.’
The action hero made the payment to Brimscombe Mill in Stroud, Gloucestershire, after the building was sold unexpectedly in March
Tom Herbert, director at Brimscombe Mill and co-founder of The Long Table, said: ‘This incredible support from both the community and Daniel Craig speaks to the vitality of what we’re building here at Brimscombe Mill’
James Bond star Daniel Craig has stepped in to save a community hub under threat of eviction by donating a massive £50,000
He continued: ‘This space has become a lifeline for many, offering not only meals and activities but also a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
‘The continued support enables us to grow our offer and deepen our impact.’
‘We had no plan and we didn’t have any cash reserves. The thing that happened to us threatened our whole existence.’
Although Mr Herbert is unsure how Craig found the project, he believes the news ‘rippled’ out from local press into national papers.
‘It obviously landed with him and made an impression. We’re super grateful that he heard the cry and answered,’ Mr Herbert said.
In addition to food and employment initiatives, the Mill hosted 389 free or Pay-As-You-Can activities last year alone and plans to expand on this in the next year
Although Mr Herbert (above) is unsure how Craig found the project, he believes the news ‘rippled’ out from local press into national papers
In addition to food and employment initiatives, the Mill hosted 389 free or Pay-As-You-Can activities last year alone and plans to expand on this in the next year.
The actor was in LA last night for the premiere of Queer inside the DGA Theater Complex looking very dapper in a grey-pinstripe bespoke Loewe double-breasted suit, estimated to cost $4,500.
He paired his wool suit with a white sheer top and $790 Loewe ‘Flow Runner’ sneakers.
In his latest movie, Daniel portrays a thinly-veiled version of author William S. Burroughs in A24’s big-screen adaptation of his 1985 novella about a love affair between two American expats in Mexico City back in the 1950s.
Craig spent months taking dance and movement classes in preparation for the role.
Daniel Craig has been approached for comment.
