for professional actors and stage managers who are in need due to illness, injury, or old age.
learn moreWe are extremely proud and honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III will continue to be our Patron!
learn morethe Actors’ Benevolent Fund was founded by the great actor-manager Sir Henry Irving and a group of his friends.
learn moreOn the new ABF Board, we welcome Simon Callow, Lesley Joseph, Rob Rinder, and Alex Macqueen!
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We know how tough financial pressures can be for actors and stage managers—especially around this time of year. That’s why we’re introducing our 'Winter Grant' programme.
read moreMinutes of the ABF's first meeting
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The first meeting of the Actors' Benevolent Fund was held in the Beefsteak Room of the Lyceum Theatre on 4th May 1882.
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