One pledging money for a charity event (7)

I believe the answer is:

sponsor

(Other definitions for sponsor that I've seen before include "One who pays costs for event" , "One offering support" , "One pledging money" , "Promoter, godparent" , "Supporter or champion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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