Assistance database
Our assistance database is a work in progress but if we are not able to help, here are some other organisations that might be worth consideration:
The Actors' Benevolent Fund
Offering help to professional actors and stage managers unable to work due to contracting COVID-19 or self-isolating due to illness.
Artists' General Benevolent Institution
Offering financial support to artists in need and their dependents living in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Creative Industries Federation
Daily guidance and information for those working in creative industries.
Equity Benevolent Fund
Equity is putting significant funds into the Equity benevolent fund to help members during this crisis. It will soon be promoting a drive for donations to this fund. The fund is typically used for help for one-off payments to cover bills etc.
Equity Financial Support
Find out about the different kinds of financial support available during the coronavirus outbreak and how to claim.
Equity's mental health & well-being helpline
Equity has a support system for members dealing with mental health issues. Please ring its 24/7 mental health & well-being helpline on 0800 917 6470. You can also get further support via the ArtsMinds website.
Industry Support
The leading theatrical charities have come together to centralise information about how and where you can access support. Please choose carefully where you apply as different organisations have specific remits they will ask you to meet.
NHS
Essential coronavirus (COVID-19) news and advice from the UK's National Health Service.