Film and Television Charity
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- Typical grants
- £100 – £500
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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filmtvcharity.org.ukAbout Film and Television Charity
The Film and Television Charity, established in 1924, is the UK's leading independent charity dedicated to supporting behind-the-scenes workers in film, television and cinema. Rooted in values of equity, diversity, inclusion, dignity and impartiality, it provides holistic support that addresses poverty, hardship and disadvantage among this often precarious freelance workforce. The Charity blends urgent crisis relief with proactive wellbeing initiatives, offering a 24/7 helpline, emergency grants, mental health counselling, legal advice and anti-bullying resources. Distinctive for its century-long focus on off-screen talent, the Charity works UK-wide and is independent of commercial interests, fostering a healthy, inclusive industry from pre-production to exhibition.
What Film and Television Charity funds
The Charity funds individuals who are current or former UK-based behind-the-scenes workers in film, television or cinema. Support covers urgent essentials such as rent or bills through stop-gap grants, mental health counselling, legal advice, and anti-bullying resources. It also provides the Whole Picture Toolkit for mentally healthy productions. Targeted aid reaches those facing ill health, disability, caring responsibilities or from marginalised backgrounds. The Charity’s work is UK-wide with no geographic sub-priorities, and its organisational and project funding focuses on mental health and inclusion initiatives.
Who can apply
Individuals who are current or former UK-based behind-the-scenes workers in film, television or cinema are eligible. Applicants need to provide proof of UK sector work, such as through IMDb or payslips. There are no income thresholds, religious restrictions, or geographic sub-priorities beyond operating UK-wide. Priority is given to those facing ill health, disability, caring responsibilities, or who come from marginalised backgrounds. The Charity does not fund non-industry applicants or organisations via open applications.
What Film and Television Charity doesn't fund
The Charity does not support non-industry applicants, causes unrelated to the film, television or cinema workforce, or general organisational core funding. It also does not accept unsolicited organisational applications, as project and organisational funding is by invitation only.
How they like to fund
The Charity provides responsive grants directly to individuals, including emergency support for essentials. Organisational or project funding is by invitation only, concentrating on mental health and inclusion. The Charity’s funding style is both reactive (crisis relief) and preventive (wellbeing advocacy), with no open rounds for organisations.
How much does Film and Television Charity give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Film and Television Charity
Film and Television Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Film and Television Charity.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Film and Television Charity provide?
Film and Television Charity typically provides grants of £100 - £500.
Where does Film and Television Charity fund charities?
Film and Television Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Film and Television Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Film and Television Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Film and Television Charity?
Film and Television Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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