Donate – The Theatrical Guild

Support Our Work

We receive no public subsidy so can only provide the vital support needed for backstage and front of house theatre workers across the UK with your help.

With only one salaried staff member, we guarantee that we will make every penny count. This means you can rest assured that whether you can afford £5 or £5,000, today or as a gift in your will, it will go straight to someone in need, be it to help prevent homelessness, provide food vouchers or deliver urgent mental health counselling sessions.

Any donation, no matter how big or small, is a practical and valuable way to support our vision. Put simply – it is your donations that make our work possible.

The Good Exchange Fundraising Campaign in partnership with Sir Ian McKellen

Many of the people working in backstage and front of house positions in theatres across the UK are low-paid, self-employed or on zero hours contracts, and many, through no fault of their own, have fallen between the gaps for available Government support in 2020/21.

With theatre productions “on hold” and all production work cancelled during that time, there was a growing need to support the individuals whose skills and commitment make up the backbone of the theatre industry.

In response, Sir Ian McKellen generously donated £40,000 from his triumphant 80th birthday tour of theatres across the UK, to help support The Theatrical Guild’s Emergency Fund, helping the vast army of people who work tirelessly to raise the curtain on theatre productions across the UK.

Our promise is that every penny raised on The Good Exchange will be paid directly to the individuals we represent to support them during these difficult times.

Donations

We gratefully accept both one-off and monthly donations. Every day we help people up and down the UK get back on their feet – and it’s all thanks to you.

Single donation

Become A Friend

Become a friend of the Theatrical Guild and receive a twice-yearly newsletter, which keeps you up to date with how we’re putting your money to good use, an invitation to our AGM, and early access to tickets for our fundraising events. Direct debits renew automatically each year.

Gold

£500 a year

Silver

£100 a year

Bronze

£25 a year

Under 25's

£15 a year

How Your Donations Have Helped

Anna : Wigs & Make Up

The Theatrical Guild agreed a grant of £500, paid over 2 months and a course of 10 Counselling Sessions.

“I could not be more grateful to the Theatrical Guild for their help recently. Its been an incredibly tough year for me and my family, as my daughter has suffered with some life-threatening health issues, which have seen us in-and-out of hospital for most of 2022. I reached out to TTG to ask for some help and they have offered me counselling sessions and some financial relief – which truly could not have come at a better time. We have been through a very hard time but hopefully we can start to re-build our lives, which, without this help I’m not sure would have been possible. Thank you so much.”
Lily, 24, Front of House Staff

The Theatrical Guild agreed a grant of £600, paid over 2 months, towards her rent & bills.

“This grant has been an unbelievable weight off my chest. Usually I love to be at work, and to keep myself busy but being made to stop at short notice made me so financially insecure, which added so much stress to my illness and my mental health, so I was starting to disintegrate massively. From the moment I got in contact with TTG I felt supported, even before I had received the grant. Amanda was so helpful over the phone and kept in contact with me. Now on receipt of this grant I am able to allow myself to heal without pushing to return to work too early. I will always be so grateful. Thanks so much”.
Rob, 34, Stage Technician

The Theatrical Guild agreed a grant of £500 paid over 2 months and a 10 week course of Counselling.

“Thank you so much for helping me with this grant, it has really come at a low point work wise and will allow me some security and safety leading into a tricky couple of months. The additional offer of therapy was unexpected but I’m incredibly grateful and hope to use all the kind help as a springboard, to support my future. My case from start to finish was handled with utter compassion and kindness…and every step of the application process I had help and advice available to me. Thank you so much to everyone involved at TTG”

Legacies

Leaving a gift in your will is your chance to make a meaningful investment in the long-term future of the theatre industry.

Without the generous donations we receive, we simply could not carry out the work we do, and by including the Theatrical Guild in your will, you will help to ensure that there will always be a safety net for backstage and front of house theatrical workers across the UK who fall on hard times.

For most people, making or amending a will is a very simple process, but we would always recommend that you use a solicitor or a will writing service – it is far too important to risk making a mistake.

Charitable legacies are paid before tax is deducted, so a bequest to the Theatrical Guild will reduce the total amount of inheritance tax due from your Estate.

If you would like more information, please contact us at admin@ttg.org.uk or on 020 7240 6062.