Actors Benevolent Fund

Aims

To give relief, advice, welfare or assistance in such form as the Council shall determine to members of the Theatrical Profession (see definition below) who cannot work because of accident, illness or old age, or in other cases at the Council's discretion and to their spouses, civil partners and dependants.

People helped

members of the Theatrical Profession: This means and includes actors and actresses who have demonstrated a commitment to the theatrical profession and have performed professionally on stage, radio, in films, on television or any other medium where such arts may be practiced in the future and also theatrical stage managers but does not include walk-ons, extras or background artists.

Type of help

- bills, specialist equipment, white goods, no loans

Areas

Restrictions

- Minimum Age: 18
- Other Restriction: None
- Job: Acting Profession
- Years of Service:

How to apply

Normally via a member of the theatrical profession or agent but this is not required. Application can be made direct to the General Secretary.

Contact

Mr Willie Bicket

Address

6 Adam Street
London

WC2N 6AD

Phone

020 7836 6378

Fax

020 7836 8978

Email

office@abf.org.uk

Website

www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk

Hours

9.00 - 5.00

Don't worry if you don't quite fit all the criteria: most funds have some discretion. And even if they can't help with what you ask for, they may be able to offer some other support.

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