The Theatre Artists Fund
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£9.9 million, including £1.9m from Department for Culture, Media and Sport through Arts Council England, was raised to distribute 9,964 emergency grants, towards living costs such as rent, food, and electricity, alongside signposting to mental-health support.
We remain tremendously grateful to everyone who donated their time, creativity, and money for this major and necessary campaign. Thank you. [...] Theatre Artists Fund
# Our Story
Between July 2020 and March 2022, THEATRE ARTISTS FUND realised emergency funds for theatre freelancers across the UK in need of critical financial aid, due to the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the theatre sector. [...] £9.9 million, including £1.9m from Department for Culture, Media and Sport through Arts Council England, was raised to distribute 9,964 emergency grants, towards living costs such as rent, food, and electricity, alongside signposting to mental-health support.
We remain tremendously grateful to everyone who donated their time, creativity, and money for this major and necessary campaign. Thank you.
## Our Supporters
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Eligibility
- ✓ Both individuals and organisations
- ✓ Employment opportunities in craft and technical disciplines
- ✓ UK
- ✓ Sound
- ✓ Lighting
- ✓ Costume
- ✓ Wigs
- ✓ Hair & Make-Up
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Last verified: 29 March 2026