Theatre Support is a centralised hub of information for anyone working in the theatre industry about how and where you can access help and services.
Ran by Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre, signposting is available for a range of concerns including bullying and harassment, mental health & wellbeing, career issues and financial issues.
If there is a topic that is not included but you think would be useful, please email ukt@soltukt.co.uk and let us know.
Your mental health is really important. If you have any worries about it then don't be afraid to talk, ask or seek help. The ArtsMinds information hub is here to help you find sources of support.
If you are a member of Equity: If are in need of support or help with anxiety, stress or other health problems arising from your situation, then you might like to contact, in confidence, our Mental health and well-being helpline 0800 917 6470 (you will need to have your Equity number to hand).
The mental health charity. We can help you make choices about treatment, understand your rights or reach out to sources of support
Actors and actresses unable to work owing to illness, injury or old age are eligible to apply
Actor-Parents: ACT gives money to actors-parents for their children’s costs. Household income and savings under £40k per year. Acting must be a parent’s main profession
Our Health and Welfare Team offers structured support to professional musicians in times of personal crisis. Our approach is person-centred; building tailored support around an individual’s specific needs. Unfortunately, for obvious reasons, Help Musicians is unable to replace lost earnings. But we are able to provide financial support in cases of significant financial hardship as well as signposting for debt/welfare related issues. We also provide financial assistance for health interventions and access to music specialist health assessments for performance related health issues.
Equity members, professional performers and their dependants: Grants for retraining, welfare grants, benefits and debt advice. Equity Charitable Trust was established in 1989. It was set up by Equity, the trade union for actors and performers, but is an entirely independent organisation. Our purpose is to help actors and performers who are in financial difficulties, or who need help with the cost of education or retraining.
All theatre workers: Acting for Others provides financial and emotional support in times of need through the 14 member charities.
Dancers, dance teachers and choreographers: Dance Professionals Fund will assist those who have worked professionally for a minimum of three years in the UK. twitter: @dance_fund instagram: @danceprofessionalsfund
Supports backstage and front of house theatre workers by providing financial help, access to counselling, training sponsorship, and wellbeing and welfare advice. Email us at: admin@ttg.org.uk
If you are needing advice/support as an emerging producer or Stage One alumni please get in touch and we will aim to offer guidance where we can. We are aware of the disruption producers are facing in the current climate. Email: enquiries@stageone.uk.com
The Technical Entertainment Charity, is a UK registered charity providing financial support to the entertainment sectors (live events, theatre and TV / film) crew/production personnel, and people working in the technical supply chain, who are seriously ill or injured or to their surviving family members, via a tailored Medical Grant. Due to the impact of COVID-19, Backup created a separate initial Hardship Fund, to provide limited financial assistance to above personnel - criteria on website.
Inc Arts Minds is an initiative by Inc Arts to provide emotional support for those who bear the burden of others’ racism. Inc Arts Minds aims to support the emotional wellbeing of ethnically diverse performers, musicians, stage management, creatives, producers and others working in the arts, museums and libraries in the UK.