ADHD and Neurodiversity – Summer 2026
People with neurodivergent traits (diagnosed and undiagnosed) can find themselves with challenges at work. Without support and understanding, it can be hard to communicate your needs. And if the people around you dont understand your approach, you can feel lost and isolated.
Coping with Rejection – Summer 2026
Rejection is an inevitable part of life in the creative industries but that doesnt make it easy. For actors and stage managers, it can impact confidence, motivation and mental wellbeing.
Caring Responsibilities – Summer 2026
Being a parent or carer can be incredibly rewarding but it also comes with pressures, especially in the performing arts industry.
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We have launched our new 'School Essentials Grant' for actors and stage managers with one or more children of school age.
Actors' Trust is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dame Penelope Keith, former president of the Actors' Benevolent Fund.
Key findings from our latest governance review.
Member Trustee Elections 2026
Were delighted to share that Actors Trust received two major awards at the Transform Awards in March.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Actors' Trust and BAPAM are delighted to bring you a series of free webinars to help you support your wellbeing.
Read how research, member feedback, and the Boards vision informed our repositioning in our Chair and CEO's letter.