{"id":7365,"date":"2026-05-11T13:43:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=7365"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:43:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:43:49","slug":"breaking-news-everton-fc-star-defensive-midfielder-james-garner-donates-entire-24-million-bonus-and-sponsorship-earnings-to-homeless-charities-in-birmingham-to-fund-150-housing-units-and-250-shelter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/breaking-news-everton-fc-star-defensive-midfielder-james-garner-donates-entire-24-million-bonus-and-sponsorship-earnings-to-homeless-charities-in-birmingham-to-fund-150-housing-units-and-250-shelter\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: Everton FC Star defensive midfielder James Garner Donates Entire \u00a324 Million Bonus and Sponsorship Earnings to Homeless Charities in Birmingham to Fund 150 Housing Units and 250 Shelter Beds&#8230;read more"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 role=\"heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7369\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/images-79-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/images-79-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/images-79-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/images-79.jpeg 554w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>THE MIDFIELD ANCHOR\u2019S MISSION: James Garner Pledges \u00a324 Million to Birmingham Homeless Services<\/h2>\n<div>By Sports Desk | May 11, 2026<\/div>\n<div>BIRMINGHAM \u2013 In a move that has captured the hearts of football fans nationwide, Everton star James Garner has announced he is donating his entire career-to-date bonus and sponsorship earnings\u2014totaling \u00a324 million\u2014to homeless charities across Birmingham. The England international\u2019s extraordinary pledge is designed to provide immediate relief and long-term security for the city\u2019s most vulnerable, funding the development of 150 permanent housing units and the activation of 250 emergency shelter beds.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>A Homecoming of Hope<\/div>\n<div>While Garner currently plies his trade on Merseyside, the choice of Birmingham for this massive philanthropic endeavor is a deeply personal one. The midfielder, who recently committed his long-term future to Everton, has often spoken of his desire to use his platform for social good. In a statement released Monday morning, Garner noted that while football is his profession, the housing crisis is a human issue that transcends club loyalty or geographic boundaries, emphasizing his desire to give back to a city that has always held significance for his family.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Beyond the Pitch<\/div>\n<div>Referred to by coaching staff as a vital engine in the Everton midfield for his versatile excellence, Garner is now setting a new standard for leadership off the pitch. The \u00a324 million donation will be channeled through a series of local Birmingham-based grassroots organizations. The strategy focuses on converting dormant urban spaces into high-quality, self-contained apartments while also expanding existing shelters to include on-site vocational training and mental health support.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Transformative Impact<\/div>\n<div>Charity leaders in the Midlands have hailed the &#8220;Garner Grant&#8221; as a transformative moment for the region. The funding is expected to create stable homes for families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness while providing safe, immediate accommodation with integrated medical and social services. To ensure longevity, a significant portion of the funds will be placed into a dedicated trust to ensure these facilities remain operational and well-maintained for the next two decades.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>A League of His Own<\/div>\n<div>The announcement comes amidst what many consider to be Garner&#8217;s defining season at Everton, where he has led the team in defensive metrics and key passes while earning his first senior England caps. As the Garner Housing Project moves into its initial planning phase, the footballing world has been quick to praise the midfielder. 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