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 more“We're excited to announce Maxine Peake as our newest Ambassador, joining Christopher Eccleston and Ruth Jones. Together, they will help us to raise awareness and help many more actors and stage managers." - Alison Wyman (CEO)
read moreInvitation to the first annual dinner
Annual dinners were held to raise money for the ABF, and to report back on the activities of the charity over the previous year.
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