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King Charles III announced as the ABF's Royal Patron

We are extremely proud and honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III will continue to be our Patron!

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In 1882

the Actors’ Benevolent Fund was founded by the great actor-manager Sir Henry Irving and a group of his friends.

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Meet our new trustees!

On the new ABF Board, we welcome Simon Callow, Lesley Joseph, Rob Rinder, and Alex Macqueen!

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News

5.Aug.2024

Q&A with Simon Callow and Rob Rinder

Clear your diaries and book a free place! We are thrilled that award-winning actor Simon Callow will be joining us on Sunday, 8th September 2024 at 4 pm (on Zoom) in conversation with broadcaster, columnist, barrister and author, Rob Rinder.

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Archive

Thirty-Fifth Annual Dinner Dance

Before the outset of WWII, the ABF held many events and benefits to fundraise for its charitable work.

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Curtain Up & Curtain Call

£7.00 / 10 cards

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