Actors' Orphanage Fund
In 1905, Maude succeeded Sir Henry Irving as the President of the Actors' Orphanage Fund. During some remarkable years of service he established the first orphanage for actors' children at Croydon, inaugurated innovative fundraising schemes and events, attracted royal patronage, and secured committee members from among leading actors of the day. He served until 1914.
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