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.
This is absolutely brilliant news. I cannot thank you enough for this incredible generosity. An instant weight has been lifted and I am beyond grateful.
Anonymous more testimonials...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...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...Following a serious road accident I became chronically disabled and unable to get about. The Trust gave me my independence back by part funding a special particularly hefty motorised wheelchair. They also alerted me to unclaimed benefits from the state and were very helpful.
Felicity 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.