By Stig Editor BREAKING NEWS: David Gilmour Donates Entire $58 Million Bonus and Sponsorship Deal to Charities and Homeless Relief as David Gilmour says…
June 9, 2025 — In an extraordinary act of compassion, legendary Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has donated the entire $58 million from his latest bonus and sponsorship deal to global charities focused on homelessness, mental health, and poverty relief.
The donation, made through the David Gilmour Trust, is one of the largest personal charitable contributions by a musician this year and has sent shockwaves of admiration through the music world and beyond.
“This Is About Humanity,” Says Gilmour
In a statement released early this morning, Gilmour, 79, explained his decision:
“We live in a world where far too many people sleep on the streets, go hungry, or feel invisible. If I’m in a position to help, it’s not a question of ‘why’—it’s a question of ‘how soon.’ This isn’t about legacy. This is about humanity.”
He continued, “Music gave me everything. It’s time I gave something lasting back.”
Where the Money Is Going
According to the David Gilmour Trust, the $58 million donation will be allocated as follows:
•$25 million to homelessness relief agencies in the UK, Europe, and North America.
•$15 million to grassroots mental health programs, including crisis response units and therapy access for the unhoused.
•$10 million toward building sustainable, long-term housing initiatives in partnership with organizations like Shelter, Pathway, and Habitat for Humanity.
•$8 million to international charities operating in refugee camps and underserved regions in Africa and Asia.
The donation will be disbursed over the next 18 months, with priority given to organizations already active on the ground.
Praise from Around the World
News of the donation sparked immediate and widespread praise.
Roger Waters, Gilmour’s longtime Pink Floyd bandmate and occasional rival, took to social media to say:
“David and I have had our differences, but this act? This is nothing short of noble. Hats off to him.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also commended the gesture during Parliament’s morning session:
“In times of uncertainty, it’s acts like these that restore faith in the power of individual goodwill. Mr. Gilmour is a national treasure.”
Not Gilmour’s First Act of Giving
This isn’t the first time Gilmour has put his fortune toward meaningful causes. In 2019