We Understand the Challenges
44% of industry professionals who took part in a survey told us they had experienced physical health challenges over the past year. As actors, we rely on our voices and bodies for a living, so when your health takes a turn for the worse, it can affect every aspect of your life and work. At times, it can feel like there’s no safety net, and it can be difficult to find advice from someone who understands the industry and its unique challenges.
Financial support
If you need treatment which isn't quickly or easily available on the NHS, we may be able to provide a grant. Click here to find out if you are eligible and make an enquiry today.
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Referrals
The British Association of Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) provides free medical assessments to actors and performing artists, with practitioners who understand the industry and are (in many cases) performers themselves.
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Podcasts
Like our Podcast which offers advice on staying healthy and happy. It's available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible and YouTube (with subtitles).
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Webinars
We also offer webinars in partnership with the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM).
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Useful Articles
Read how research, member feedback, and the Boards vision informed our repositioning in our Chair and CEO's letter.
Today, were lifting the curtain on a new chapter of support - with new mental health and wellbeing resources, preventative initiatives to help with finances, career, and health on their way, plus an expanded grants programme.
Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya? WE do!Were thrilled to welcome Paul Chahidi, Celia Imrie and Danny Sapani as our new ambassadors.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our survey to better understand the community and challenges of actors and stage management in the current climate.
Actors' Trust and BAPAM are delighted to bring you a series of free webinars with therapist Heather Turkington to help you support your wellbeing.
We're excited to announce Maxine Peake as our newest Ambassador, joining Christopher Eccleston and Ruth Jones. Together, they will help us to raise awareness and help many more actors and stage managers." - Alison Wyman (CEO)
Obituary of the esteemed actor, Brian Murphy, who served as a Trustee of Actors' Trust (formerly known as the Actors' Benevolent Fund) for over 30 years. This obituary was written by Amanda Holt, an actor and member of Actors' Trust.
Our CEO's brief round up of 2024 highlights a significant increase in support and exciting developments.
We're thrilled to announce Christopher Eccleston & Ruth Jones as our new ambassadors for Actors' Trust.
The trustees and staff are excited to unveil the charity's new strategy, Acting for Impact,'. Acting for Impact aims to help more actors and stage managers in more ways to achieve meaningful and sustainable change. Drawing from research and industry expertise, we have developed an evidence-driven plan to address the needs of our community and maximise the charity's impact.
We are very pleased that in May 2024 the Charity Commission concluded and closed the regulatory compliance case into the Actors' Benevolent Fund (now known as Actors' Trust).
"It has always been difficult for actors and stage managers to earn a full-time living from their craft, and a cost-of-living crisis has made that even tougher. We support people who are unable to work and it would be a tragedy if AI is another factor contributing to that."