£3.3 million raised for Acting For Others and its 14 member charities

Theatrical charity, Acting For Others, have announced that they have raised £3.3 million, along with their network of charities, to support the industry during the pandemic.

Since March, the 14 member charities have offered support to over 5000 theatre workers in varying capacities, including emotional, financial, welfare and benefit advice.

The funds have been raised by over 200 theatrical organisations and initiatives including the Theatre Support Fund’s The Show Must Go On merchandise, Fleabag for Charity and the Noel Coward Foundation.

President of Acting for Others, Judi Dench, said: “It is truly wonderful to see how much Acting for Others and the member charities are doing to provide help for those who work (or used to) in our industry at this time. Since March, the need for support has drastically increased and without so many generous people, donating and fundraising in all these incredible ways, the charities simply wouldn’t be able to do the work they do. It is important that our less fortunate colleagues among performers, backstage and front of house staff all know that we are here to offer that helping hand.

“The generosity of our supporters who have raised this astonishing total is remarkable. Thank you from us all and for being part of the A4O family.”

Donations to Acting for Others can be made here.