The Actors' Benevolent Fund
Also known as: Actors' Trust
To give relief, advice, welfare or assistance to members of the acting and stage management professions who cannot work for reasons outside of their control, particularly accident, illness or old age, and to their spouses, partners and dependants.
Activities & Mission
To give relief, advice, welfare or assistance to members of the acting and stage management professions who cannot work for reasons outside of their control, particularly accident, illness or old age, and to their spouses, partners and dependants.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,855,623 | £2,668,617 | £2,371,875 | £35,120,734 | £30,500,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,102,846 | £2,238,651 | £2,116,556 | £36,767,222 | £36,425,973 | 5 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,634,763 | £1,766,394 | £1,660,857 | £35,563,894 | £35,563,894 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,832,790 | £1,650,911 | £1,509,864 | £39,268,018 | £39,268,018 | 5 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,445,948 | £1,102,830 | £1,030,540 | £33,290,454 | £33,290,454 | 5 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Actors' Benevolent Fund
What does The Actors' Benevolent Fund do?
To give relief, advice, welfare or assistance to members of the acting and stage management professions who cannot work for reasons outside of their control, particularly accident, illness or old age, and to their spouses, partners and dependants.
How much income did The Actors' Benevolent Fund report in 2024?
The Actors' Benevolent Fund reported total income of £1.86m and reported expenditure of £2.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Actors' Benevolent Fund?
The Actors' Benevolent Fund has a program ratio of 127.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Actors' Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
The Actors' Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 1963 as charity number 206524. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Actors' Benevolent Fund?
The Actors' Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexander Tulloch Macqueen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Actors' Benevolent Fund operate?
The Actors' Benevolent Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Actors' Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Actors' Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206524.
Details
6 Adam Street
LONDON
WC2N 6AD
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Also Known As
- Actors' Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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