Emergency Welfare Support
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.
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...
That is exceptionally wonderful news! My wife and I had a talk last night about how we were going to afford going into January. Now we can, and we can’t be more thankful.
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...
This is wonderful news. I am very grateful to accept your grant at this difficult and uncertain time.
Anonymous more testimonials...I just wanted to write to thank you for your wonderful generosity in helping us with our heating system and financial difficulty. We are both incredibly humbled at your kindness and I can’t tell you how much pressure it has taken off us. We are both full time jobbing actors and as you know it’s incredibly tough and cash flow fluctuates on an extreme level. The ECT has REALLY helped us to breathe and sleep a little easier.
Sarah more testimonials...
Energy Grants
The Equity Charitable Trust are now accepting applications for energy grants for the remainder of 2022.
If successful, the grants will be paid by bank transfer on a monthly basis the day before your direct debit is due to go out, up until December 2022. Please note that the maximum amount for any given energy grant will be £1K per household. For information, please contact info@equitycharitabletrust.org.uk.
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.
If applying for coronavirus welfare support, please 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.
If applying for an energy grant, please return a completed welfare grant application form with a copy of your latest bank statement along with correspondence from your energy provider that confirms what your monthly tariff is to info@equitycharitabletrust.
Either Rosalind Ambrose, our Welfare Officer or Kaethe Cherney, the Secretary, will get back to you thereafter.