UK - John Simpson was a force to be reckoned with, a passionate collaborator and true pioneer of the theatre industry. Chair of Backup from 2016 to 2022, John improved the lives of many through his hard work and tireless dedication to the theatrical industry.
The Backup trustees are gratefully announcing that this dedication has continued after his death with a generous legacy bequeathed to Backup. Through this gift, John has enabled Backup to move forward confidently into 2025 and beyond, safe in the knowledge that technicians in need will continue be able to count on their support. John’s generosity will also enable more training to take place, furthering the reach of Backup’s support network and bettering the lives of even more people throughout the industry and beyond.
John worked tirelessly for over 50 years in theatre. His interest was formed at an early age when he joined his mother at the local amateur dramatic society, but he never thought it could sustain career, so he tried a few different careers before settling into theatre and forming White Light. His charitable work began with Lite Relief, which devolved in the early 2000s into the charity we now know as Backup. With this legacy donation, John Simpson is making a final gift, the effects of which will be felt for years to come.
If you would like to leave a gift for Backup in your will, there are a few ways of going about it. Legacy gifts are incorporated into your will, either at the time of writing, or added after by using a Codicil form. The gift can be in the form of a specific donation, or an object as part of your estate.
