
Ariana Grande has extended her global philanthropic effort to the UK by selecting Save the Children UK as a recipient of a major funding grant from her Brighter Days Ahead Foundation.
Many internet users appear pleased with the gesture, especially after Save the Children UK noted that the funds will be channeled to charity efforts for children in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Grande’s personal life has been a mix of ups and downs following her reported split from Ethan Slater.
Ariana Grande’s Foundation Gives UK Charity A Major Boost
Ariana Grande seems intent on making an immediate impact in the philanthropic world after launching her Brighter Days Ahead Foundation.
It was announced that the charity organization would focus on funding small grassroots organizations centered on “LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, and reproductive justice.”
However, it appears the foundation is also supporting organizations focused on children’s welfare, as the pop star has selected Save the Children UK to receive a grant from its Emergency Support Fund.
According to a social media post from the British charity, the vital funding will be directed entirely toward providing immediate, life-saving assistance to children and families caught in the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
“We’re so grateful to have been chosen by Ariana Grande’s Brighter Days Ahead Foundation to receive a grant from the Emergency Support Fund,” they wrote in the caption.
“The money will go directly to children and families in Gaza, to help them through the unimaginably difficult situation they’ve been put in,” they added.
Internet Users Applaud Grande’s Philanthropic Gesture

Social media users were touched by Grande’s kind gesture and did not hesitate to commend her.
“This is why I will always have a soft spot for her, no matter how messy her personal life is,” a Reddit user wrote, while another added, “That’s really great!! Ari may have her own issues as a person, but I love that she cares sm abt causes.”
Someone else wrote, “This is what I expect celebrities to do with their power, influence, and wealth.”
One other person added, “Yeah, she has been messy in regards to personal relationships, but somehow her politics have stayed on point.”
“People contain multitudes. I really feel like an inordinate amount of grace, especially, should be shown child stars, who we know grew up in abusive work environments,” someone else added.
Ariana Grande Moves Forward After Reported Ethan Slater Split

The news comes as a breath of fresh air for the “Everyday” singer, who has been in the headlines for several personal reasons.
Earlier this month, reports emerged suggesting that she and her boyfriend of three years, Ethan Slater, had called it quits but remained cordial.
“It’s amicable, they gave lots of time and careful consideration and decided to go their separate ways,” a source told PEOPLE. “They are still friends and very supportive of one another. They have been quietly broken up for several months.”
Grande is said to be “doing great” and is focused on her ongoing “Eternal Sunshine Tour,” as well as the release of her upcoming album, “Petal.”
Ariana Grande’s Tearful Moment Raised Fan Fears

Grande and Slater met on the set of “Wicked,” in which she plays Glinda, while he stars as Boq.
She sparked concern when she appeared emotional while thanking fans during a recent concert. Many believed she was overwhelmed by the split, but a family source told the Daily Mail that the breakup was not the cause of her struggles.
“It has been on-again, off-again. We didn’t know the last ‘off’ was going to be the final ‘off,’ but here we are,” the insider explained.
They went further to reveal that the relationship had grown increasingly unstable over the years, especially as it had been plagued by lengthy periods apart.
“I’m not saying she and Ethan were toxic, but they should definitely have ended things earlier. They weren’t connecting, not vibing,” the source said.
The insider added, “The relationship was not serving either of them; they knew it, but neither one of them wanted to pull the plug. No one wanted to say it was over, but it was over, and it had clearly been over.”
Insider Links Grande’s Pain To ‘Quiet On Set’ Fallout

Meanwhile, the insider went further to claim that Grande’s emotional struggles began in 2024 after the release of the documentary “Quiet on Set,” as reported by The Blast. The project shed light on allegations of abuse involving children’s TV programs during her years working for Nickelodeon.
“She’s really hurting… and it’s hard to watch for anyone who really loves her,” the source said. “She loves hard, she follows her heart, and she’s had a lot of trauma. That’s made the last few years so hard for her.”
They added that the documentary forced her to revisit old aspects of her early years that she had never fully processed.
“You want to know what the worst thing has been for her? The thing that sent her off? The ‘Quiet on Set’ documentary,” the source revealed. “It really f-cked with her head, in a very big way.”
Grande reportedly tried to avoid it altogether, but it became so big that it seemingly took its toll on her.
“It really triggered her, knowing how she had been used when she was a teenager, and not even realizing how much she was being used,” they added.
