hardship support
UK
BACK UP TECH
The UK’s Registered Technical Entertainment Charity That Provides Financial & Wellbeing Support To Technical Industry Professionals.
HELP MUSICIANS
Help Musicians is a charity for professional musicians of all genres, both in work and in retirement.We help at times of crisis, but also at times of opportunity, giving people the support they need at the crucial stages that could make or break their career.We love music and want a world where musicians thrive.
PRS
Provide hardship funding directly to their qualifying members and well-being support through our partner-led initiatives. ‘Our Pillars of Support include Health, Wellbeing, Housing and Finance. Our flagship initiatives provide clear and focused support for specific issues.’
ROYAL SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS
Supporting music professionals unable to work due to physical or mental ill health
ROYAL VARIETY
The Royal Variety Charity assists those who’ve worked professionally in the entertainment industry and are in need of help. The charity strives to support all those, both young and old, who’ve worked on the stage, in the wings, in front of a camera, or behind it, as well as all those who have spent their lives working in the numerous support industries dedicated to entertainment.
STAGE HAND
Stage Hand is a charity that supports UK-based live event production workers at times of serious illness, injury, and industry catastrophe.
THE LIVE TRUST
LIVE Trust protects, expands and supports the grassroots music ecosystem across the UK. We support cross-sector programmes that deliver long-term positive impact for grassroots music, improving the trading environment and unlocking opportunities for all.
THE ROYAL THEATRICAL FUND
Providing support to those that are unable to work due to illness, injury or in their twilight years.
THE THEATRICAL GUILD
A UK charity supporting Backstage and Front of House staff, with over 130 years of service. Talk to them about practical help at any stage of your career – including financial support, mid-career training, counselling & therapy and welfare advice. ‘Our aim is always to help solve the immediate problem without delay and to get people back to work as soon as possible. We aim to empower people to take control of their lives, to find solutions to their own problems and be to be self-sufficient. It’s not always easy to ask for help but we all know how challenging our industry can be.’