This resource was published on the UK Theatre Industry Coronavirus Support Facebook page and provides information about financial assistance from unions, charities and awarding bodies outside of government welfare schemes.
FINANCIAL AID FOR ALL
Arts Council England - Emergency financial support for artists, creative practitioners and freelancers.
Theatre Support - Information about most support organisations helping the entertainment industry.
Acting For Others - A group of 14 charities providing aid to all theatre workers.
Fund For Freelancers - One off grants for theatre professionals.
The Royal Theatrical Fund - Helping all entertainment industry workers.
MAD Trust Hardship Fund - Up to £200 to anyone who has ever worked for a MAD Trust event.
Theatre Artists Fund - Emergency grant of £1,000, to be used towards living costs.
FINANCIAL AID FOR ACTORS
Equity Benevolent Fund - One-off grants of £60 - £350 to Equity Members
Equity Charitable Trust - One off welfare grants to any professional performer.
The Actors Benevolent Fund - Weekly payments, small grants and larger one-off payments to actors.
The Actors Children's Trust - One off grants for actors who are parents.
FINANCIAL AID FOR MUSICIANS
MU Coronavirus Hardship Fund - Up To £200
FINANCIAL AID FOR DANCERS
Dance Professionals Fund - One off grants to dance professionals.
Equity Benevolent Fund - One-off grants of £60 - £350 to Equity Members
Equity Charitable Trust - One off welfare grants to any professional performer
FINANCIAL AID FOR OFF-STAGE
The Theatrical Guild - Grants to backstage and front of house workers.
Equity Benevolent Fund - One-off grants of £60 - £350 to Equity Members
The Actors Benevolent Fund - Weekly payments, small grants and larger one-off payments to stage managers.
FINANCIAL AID FOR VARIETY ACTS
Equity Charitable Trust - One off welfare grants to any professional performer.
FINANCIAL AID FOR PRODUCERS
Stage One - Small grants for emerging producers or Stage One development alumni.
FINANCIAL AID FOR DIRECTORS
Directors Charitable Foundation - have expanded its Directors Support Scheme, designed to offer short-term support. All theatrical and screen directors qualify for consideration.