For the latest news and exciting developments from the Actors' Benevolent Fund, click on the posts below.
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3. Dec. 2024 
Actors' Benevolent Fund's 2024 Christmas Appeal
Give a helping hand to an actor or stage manager in need. Your gift will enable the ABF to continue ... -
2. Dec. 2024 
Annual General Meeting Update - November 2024
Thank you to all our members and esteemed guests who attended our Annual General Meeting in November. Read more below... -
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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11. Nov. 2024 
We Are Recruiting! Grants and Services Officer
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15. Oct. 2024 
Introducing our New Ambassadors!
We're thrilled to announce Christopher Eccleston & Ruth Jones as our new ABF ambassadors! -
14. Oct. 2024 
Q&A with Lesley Joseph and Rob Rinder
Oh yes it is! Our next Q&A guests will be joining us straight from their panto dressing rooms… -
14. Oct. 2024 
Meet Our Two New Co-Opted Trustees
Introducing Karen Myers and Iain Barbour to the Board of Trustees. -
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New support services: Stress management workshop with leading therapist Mary Burch
Mary will provide practical self-care techniques and support strategies for managing the stress that comes with working in the acting and stage management profession. -
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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 ... -
26. Jul. 2024 
Announcing our new strategy 'Acting for Impact'
The trustees and staff are excited to unveil the Actors’ Benevolent Fund’s new strategy, ‘Acti... -
7. Jun. 2024 
Closure of the Charity Commission’s Case into the ABF
We are very pleased that in May 2024 the Charity Commission concluded and closed the regulatory comp... -
31. May. 2024 
Meet our Co-Chairs!
We are thrilled to announce the Board has appointed Alex Macqueen and Hannah Whittingham as Co-Chair... -
14. May. 2024 
Alison Wyman: Unregulated AI is a real threat to actors – the UK urgently needs legislation
"It has always been difficult for actors and stage managers to earn a full-time living from their cr... -
8. May. 2024 
King Charles III has announced that he will continue to serve as the Royal Patron of the ABF
Following a review of the Royal Patronages, we are extremely proud and honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III will continue to be our Patron! -
1. May. 2024 
The Show Cannot Always Go On by Alison Wyman, CEO Actors’ Benevolent Fund
Attention to mental health in the workplace has never been higher and mental health awareness has wo... -
31. Jan. 2024 
Meet our newly appointed Board of Trustees!
We’re thrilled to welcome our new board and thank our members for having voted and chosen the peop... -
24. Aug. 2023 
King Charles III selects the ABF to benefit from the sale of a limited-edition Hackett commemorative pocket square!
We are delighted to share that His Majesty, King Charles III, has selected the Actors’ Benevolent ... -
21. Jul. 2023 
A Celebration of William Shakespeare at Windsor Castle
‘The Actors’ Benevolent Fund invited by the King (our patron) and Queen to celebrate the contrib... -
16. May. 2023 
Congratulations to King Charles III
We at the ABF would like to wish King Charles III a wonderful coronation weekend, and to thank him for being our Royal Patron for so many years. -
21. Mar. 2023 
A New Vision
The Actors’ Benevolent Fund has unveiled a new vision that also includes plans to offer therapy and workshops as well as its scheme awarding cost-of-living grants. -
9. Sep. 2022 
ABF Notice of Condolence
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10. Sep. 2021 
ABF Christmas & Greetings cards
The ABF's range of Christmas and greetings cards for 2021 is on sale now. -
12. Apr. 2021 
ABF notice of condolence
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24. Dec. 2020 'Twas the night before Christmas...
A very special ensemble present 'Twas the night before Christmas. -
17. Jul. 2019
Actors' Benevolent Fund Annual General Meeting 2019
The 2019 Actors' Benevolent Fund Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday 17th July. -
27. Oct. 2018 
Memorial for Sir Henry Irving
Dame Penelope Keith attended a special service arranged by The Irving Society. -
25. May. 2018 
We’ve updated our Privacy Notice
Ahead of the new General Data Protection Regulation, we've updated our Privacy Policy. -
17. May. 2018
Clarence House Reception 2018
The ABF's Patron, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, hosted a Reception for the Actors' Benevolent Fund on 17th May 2018 -
8. Jun. 2017 
Memorial to Ronnie Corbett
HRH The Prince of Wales was represented by Dame Penelope Keith at the service. -
5. Jun. 2017 
Friends Scheme Launch
The Actors’ Benevolent Fund is excited to announce the re-launch of our Friends scheme! -
1. Jun. 2015 
Master Betty and The Betty Fund
ABF Vice President and Honorary Archivist Philip Lowrie's tribute to Master Betty, from the ABF's Annual General Meeting in 2015 -
3. Nov. 2014 
New Years Honours 2014
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4. Aug. 2014 
ABF 1914 - 1918
In November 1914, the ABF archives record that a member of the Council resigned to serve as a Captain in the Army. -
12. Feb. 2014 
Clarence House Reception
On 12 February 2014 The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Actors’ Benevolent Fund, and The Duchess of Cornwall gave an evening Reception at Clarence House. -
1. Jun. 2013 
Tribute to Richard Briers, CBE, ABF Vice President
At the 2013 ABF AGM a tribute to the late Richard Briers was made by his friend Brain Murphy -
14. May. 2002 
ABF visit to Highgrove
May 14th 2002 was a very special day in the ABF calendar.