JK Rowling's Charity Work, Events and Causes

Charity biography

Rowling donated the the handwritten history of the family of Sirius Black to a fundraiser for Book Aid International.

The author has said that her favourite charity is One Parent Families.

JK co-founded the Children’s High Level Group. She also founded the Volant Trust in memory of her mother.

Causes supported

AIDS, Animals, Cancer, Children, Creative Arts, Education, Family/Parent Support, Health, Homelessness, Human Rights, Hunger, Literacy, Mental Challenges, Physical Challenges, Poverty, Refugees, Women

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Charities & foundations supported

JK Rowling has supported the following charities:

Other supporters of the same charities & foundations

Adrian Grenier Amy Madigan Anna Friel Annie Lennox Beyoncé Knowles Bill Clinton Bill Gates Bob Geldof Bonnie Raitt Boy George Coldplay Donald Trump John Travolta Richard Branson Steve Redgrave

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Stars Sign Books For Charity Auction

October 23, 2009

Eyebrows of rare book and signature collectors will rise this fall when an extraordinary collection with a tender mission will be available for an online auction beginning November 9-24, 2009. »

Wanted: Celebrity Supporters For Charity Kilimanjaro Climb

September 15, 2009

Last week, Look To The Stars brought you the story of 14-year-old Ryan McLaughlin’s Child Of The Year award, which he won for single-handedly trying to stamp out Mutiple Sclerosis in Scotland with his own charity, Shine On Scotland. We can now reveal that this remarkable boy is planning to climb Mt Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of his charity, and he is looking for celebrity supporters to help him. »

Shine On Scotland Creator Wins Child Of The Year Award

September 9, 2009

In May, Look To The Stars brought you the story of Ryan McLaughlin, a 14-year-old Scottish boy who is single-handedly trying to stamp out Mutiple Sclerosis with his own charity, Shine On Scotland. We can now happily announce that Ryan won the 2009 Child Of The Year award at a major ceremony in his native country last week. »