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for professional actors and stage managers who are in need due to illness, injury, or old age.

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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

25.Nov.2024

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.

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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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Jean Deburau Honours Grimaldi at Theatre des Funambules

£7.00 / 10 cards

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