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THE SOUL WE LEAVE BEHIND: ABBA’s Billion-Dollar Legacy of Giving
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — As the ABBA Voyage residency continues to shatter records in London, contributing an estimated £1 billion to the UK economy, the four members of ABBA—Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Frida—are focusing on a different kind of record: their humanitarian one.
While rumors of a 100% free clinic in the U.S. have circulated online, the reality of the band’s philanthropy is even broader. In 2025, the group’s “Voyage” era has become synonymous with “Music for Good,” with millions of dollars in royalties being diverted to global causes that the members say represent “the soul they want to leave behind.”
A Legacy Beyond the Hits
For the members of ABBA, the 2020s have been about ensuring their massive wealth serves a higher purpose.
The Polar Music Prize: Through their involvement with this “Nobel Prize of Music,” founded by their former manager Stig Anderson, ABBA continues to fund music education programs for underprivileged youth across Europe and North America.
Environmental Advocacy: Björn Ulvaeus has become a leading voice in sustainability, ensuring that the ABBA Arena in London is one of the most eco-friendly venues in the world, with a focus on zero-waste initiatives.
Refugee Support: Anni-Frid (Frida) has long been a patron of various international charities, recently focusing on organizations that provide mental health support for displaced families.
“It’s About What Stays When We Are Gone”
In a rare joint statement reflected in their 2025 project updates, the band shared a sentiment that has resonated with fans worldwide: “We were four people who found magic in a studio. Now, we want that magic to provide medicine, food, and hope. This is the soul we want to leave behind.”
While they may not have a single physical clinic in the U.S. with their name on the door, their financial fingerprints are everywhere—from supporting the National Health Care for the Homeless Council to funding pediatric research.
The Virtual Future, the Real Impact
As the “Abbatars” take over the stage, the real-life members are increasingly moving into the shadows of private life, but their charitable foundations are more active than ever. Industry insiders suggest that a significant portion of the Voyage profits are being placed into a perpetual trust designed to fund humanitarian projects for decades to come.
The “Dancing Queens” may be retiring from the spotlight, but through their generosity, they are ensuring the world keeps spinning a little more kindly for those in need.