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!
learn moreBehind the Scenes: Share your story of acting and stage management in the current climate. Take part in our landmark new survey.
read moreJohn Gielgud stage design
Renowned actor and former ABF President Sir John Gielgud donated much of his early artwork to the archives in the 1980s.
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