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Why Support Actors’ Trust?

Have you ever found comfort in your favourite sitcom or been moved by a powerful performance? Our industry offers the rare opportunity to see the world differently. At Actors’ Trust, we believe actors and stage management make a vital contribution to our society and culture.

It’s a challenging industry — with irregular work, physically and emotionally taxing roles, and no safety net in the event of injury or illness. Research has shown a significant increase in mental health struggles and financial insecurity in our society, particularly due to the rising cost of living and cuts to arts funding.

The barriers to entering the profession are growing, especially for those from less privileged backgrounds or minority groups.

Our support is needed now more than ever. That’s why our new strategy, ‘Acting for Impact‘, outlines our commitment to helping many more actors and stage management to deliver meaningful and sustainable change.

In 2024, we spent £2.37m on charitable activities, up from £2.1m in 2023, reflecting the increasing level of difficulty actors and stage management experience, and demonstrating our resolve to do more to help. Last year, we helped over 500 individuals and families to receive support.

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From the first contact with Actors' Trust, something changed viscerally for me, suddenly I was walking this path with support...”
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Ways to Get Involved
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Become a Member

Join our community of actors and stage managers to access exclusive perks and events, support peers in need, and help shape the future of our charity—all for just £20 a year.

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Become a Friend

Friends of Actors' Trust support our work and help spread the word. It's a great chance to play your part in supporting the industry and attend exclusive events from only £10 per month.

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Donate

Your donation ensures that we continue to make life better for the creative community of actors and stage management who need our help. Whether large or small, your donation can make a real difference to someone in need.

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Donate in Memory of a Loved One

We welcome donations in memory of loved ones. This is a wonderful and treasured way to remember someone special.

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Leave a Legacy

Leave a legacy to ensure Actors' Trust can continue to support the acting and stage management community for years to come. Your gift helps us reach those most in need.

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Royalties

Your generously gifted royalties provide crucial support to actors and those in stage management when they need it most. This kind contribution ensures we can continue our vital work for years to come. To set up a royalty, please contact us.

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Christmas Cards

Our cards not only capture the season's festive spirit, but also play a crucial role in raising awareness about the invaluable work we do, while allowing us to further reach those who need us most.

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Latest News

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Acting for Impact Support General News Grants & Services Press Releases

We have launched our new 'School Essentials Grant' for actors and stage managers with one or more children of school age.

20 July 2026
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Actors' Trust is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dame Penelope Keith, former president of the Actors' Benevolent Fund.

29 June 2026
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Key findings from our latest governance review.

16 June 2026
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Member Trustee Elections 2026

16 June 2026
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Were delighted to share that Actors Trust received two major awards at the Transform Awards in March.

10 June 2026
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Gifts in Wills play a vital role in the future of Actors Trust and our ability to expand and broaden the services and resources we can offer actors and stage managers in need. We are most grateful to those who have come forward in the past 12 months to let us know they have left a gift in their Will.

10 June 2026
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Acting for Impact CEO Support General News Press Releases Research

New research from Actors Trust reveals insights into the UKs acting and stage management workforce, highlighting financial insecurity, wellbeing challenges and career realities across stage and screen.

16 March 2026
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Actors and stage managers can now access up to six fully subsidised, confidential counselling sessions through our new mental health and wellbeing support service, delivered in partnership with Wellbeing in the Arts to provide specialist support tailored to the pressures of the performing arts industry.

16 March 2026
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Andrew was one of those rare people whose presence made the room steadier, kinder and somehow more meaningful. To speak of him only as a distinguished Shakespearean actor, teacher and mentor, though true, is far from sufficient. Andrew was also a man of great humanity.

13 March 2026
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Actors' Trust is inviting designers to submit artwork for its 2026 card range. Were looking for creative Christmas card designs as well as blank cards suitable for first night or good-luck messages.

13 March 2026
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Actors' Trust and BAPAM are delighted to bring you a series of free webinars to help you support your wellbeing.

05 February 2026
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Read how research, member feedback, and the Boards vision informed our repositioning in our Chair and CEO's letter.

01 December 2025
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