also an active participant of The 5 Gyres Institute and their mission to eradicate the pollution of plastic in the ocean. He supports the banning of microplastic materials across Europe, citing the serious detrimental impact of these substances on the marine environment as the reason of his disapproval. Poynter has also been part of charity endeavors alongside McFly. The band has raised money for causes such as Comic Relief, Children in Need, Live 8, Sport Relief, and Earth Hour. In addition to this, Poynter has founded various clothing lines. His skate clothing brand Zookie is still active under different ownership. He also owned and founded Saint Kidd, and Polonius, both of which are no longer trading. Personal life Poynter dated Frankie Bridge (née Sandford) of The Saturdays from 2008 to 2010. His relationship with fellow musician Ellie Goulding was confirmed in February 2014; the couple split in 2016. In 2021, it was revealed he is related to Josh Franceschi who is the lead singer of English rock band You Me at Six. References External links Dougie Poynter former website 1987 births English male guitarists Male bass guitarists English child singers English male singers I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series) winners Living people McFly members People from Corringham, Essex Musicians from Essex 21st-century English bass guitarists McBusted members