Ethos:

Equity brings together entertainment professionals

and ensures their demands are heard.

Range of Benefits for Members: Cost to Join/ Subscription Fee:

 Accident and backstage cover
 Bullying and Harassment support line
 Campaigns for issues affecting the
industry
 Careers advice
 Grants for financial hardship
  Contract enforcement
 Equity Card for universal recognition
 Legal support
 Representation in disputes
 Public Liability Insurance
 Tax and welfare support
 Training
 Offers and discounts at selected
companies
 Networking
 Name reservation
Overall Advantages of Equity:
Initial Cost to join is £20 and then an annual
subscription fee of £20.
Aside from this, the monthly fee depends on
your earnings- ranging between £136-
£2,888 a month.
Jobs and Careers Advice:
Equity have a jobs information service,
where job listings are available to
members.
They also offer individual 1-1 sessions at
a discounted price of £40-£50, as well as
workshops and seminars with guest
speakers.

The Union gives the creatives involved opportunity

to progress by helping standardise and better Notable members of Equity:
employment practice within the industry. It gives
performers a place to refer to when in need and is  John MacMillan
a provider for general necessary services going  David Tenant
above and beyond basic. It is open for any  Thalissa Teixeira
performer to join, making them an inclusive  Hellen Mirren
community with the best interest of performers at  Giles Terrera
heart.

Significant ways the union has supported its members in the last 5 years:
 They have been consistently engaged in matters surrounding the Arts during the Covid-19
Pandemic. Communication with the government and significant individuals that can serve as
benefactors and donators has helped many creative individuals during this uncertain time.
 Equity make it an annual priority to start up a campaign based on societal needs and
demands.