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The Equity Charitable Trust are now accepting applications for energy grants up to a maximum of £1K per household.

Visit Emergency Welfare support for more information and to find out how to apply.

ECT's welfare grants can offer professional performers and those who work in the theatre profession a valuable lifeline to get through this unprecedented crisis period.

Find out about the financial assistance that we are able to offer

Have you ever considered retraining, finding a side hustle or developing a second income stream, but don't know where to start? The Equity Charitable Trust is offering free career coaching sessions to existing clients.

To find out more or to sign up, please kaethe@equitycharitabletrust.org.uk.

We are currently looking to appoint new trustees. As a trustee of The Equity Charitable Trust, you’ll play a key role in governance, helping ensure that we continue to find a way forward for creative industry members in times of change or challenge.

Click here for more information and to download the application form. 

 

Help. Hope. Opportunity

We offer financial support to those who are considering a change of career, have had an adverse change of circumstances or would like debt or benefits guidance.

Who we help

Our criteria includes professional actors and other performers. We regret that this excludes musicians, students in higher education or amateur performers.

How we can help

We offer educational grants to performers with a minimum of 10 years experience to retrain and re-qualify in a different field, alongside one-off welfare grants for those who find themselves in critical need.

Respect and Courtesy

Our charity is committed to treating every applicant with kindness, respect, and fairness. We understand that applying for hardship, welfare, or educational support can be stressful, and we will always do our best to offer understanding and clear communication.

In return, we ask that applicants treat our staff and volunteers with courtesy. We cannot tolerate abusive, aggressive, or harassing behaviour toward our team.

Where such behaviour occurs, we may pause or withdraw an application until the situation is resolved. This ensures that our charity remains a safe and respectful environment for everyone involved.