Coronavirus Welfare Support
Equity Charitable Trust offers financial assistance for all professional performers and those who work in the theatre profession when they need it most.
Given the financial hardship currently faced by those in the creatives industries, this support is absolutely critical at this difficult and unpredictable time.
ECT's welfare grants can offer a valuable lifeline to get through this unprecedented crisis period - we are here to help.
After a major trauma injury in rehearsals causing a prolonged absence from work I was referred to the Equity Charitable Trust. They were quick, caring and supportive in their correspondence and offered me a generous grant to subsidise the necessary specialist treatment. Without their support I wouldn’t have been able to get the quality or quantity of physical and mental support I needed to get me back to work. With heartfelt thanks, Hal
Hal S more testimonials...
This is wonderful news. I am very grateful to accept your grant at this difficult and uncertain time.
Anonymous more testimonials...I am indebted to the Equity Charitable Trust for their financial support, they helped me to move homes, when I was threatened with eviction, at a time when I was unable to work due to ill health.
Helen O more testimonials...- I can’t say anything more than… thank you. This is unbelievable. I am truly, truly grateful and amazed that I have been awarded this grant. I’ve never received any sort of grant or funding from an arts based organisation, but to have Equity provide me with the stability in knowing that my rent and bills are covered going into January…I feel like I’ve won the lottery; I really do. I feel like my work in the arts has been validated and the sense of community this brings with it is phenomenal. I feel inspired. Again, I can’t really say much more other than, thank you. This is quite literally, a lifeline.
Anonymous more testimonials... Equity Charitable trust offered me a lifeline in the form of a grant. Their help made my burden a little bit lighter. Thank you so much!
Eddie E more testimonials...
Who is eligible?
Industry professionals who are eligible for an Equity card; please note however that you’re not required to be a current Equity member in order to apply.
Each case is considered on its own merit and is dealt with in complete confidence.
Timeline
The Trustees convene bi-monthly to consider applications, and you will be notified directly thereafter.
Apply Now
Click here to download the Welfare Grants application form.
Send the completed form, professional CV and any supporting documentation (such as medical correspondence, copies of outstanding bills or a doctor's note), via email since we're not accepting post, to info@equitycharitabletrust.
Either Rosalind Ambrose, our Welfare Officer or Kaethe Cherney, the Secretary, will get back to you thereafter.