If you are experiencing urgent difficulties we recommend visiting our low income page for further support.
For details of grants you can apply for, see the menu to the right.
The theatrical charities’ response to the housing crisis
We understand the stress that comes with navigating the new mortgage interest rates and the impact it will have on your finances. Here are some links that will help you ascertain your various options:
- GOVERNMENT HELP IF YOU CAN’T PAY YOUR MORTGAGE | MONEYHELPER
- THE REMORTGAGE GUIDE: FREE TO DOWNLOAD | MONEY SAVING EXPERT
- GOVERNMENT AGREES PACKAGE OF MEASURES WITH LENDERS AND THE FCA TO SUPPORT MORTGAGE HOLDERS STRUGGLING WITH HIGH INTEREST RATES | GOV.UK
We are aware that as a result of interest rate decisions you may also experience problems if you are renting. The Citizens Advice website can provide more information on how to deal with this.
- DEALING WITH A RENT INCREASE | CITIZENS ADVICE
- PRIVATE RENTING: RENT INCREASES | GOV.UK (WWW.GOV.UK)
As much as we are sympathetic, our help will be on a limited basis as that’s all our resources will allow. We will do our best to provide financial assistance for instance, a month’s shortfall, while you explore the alternatives that are listed above. We appreciate these are difficult times and will do our best to help you find a way forward.
Stories
Jenna Lee: How we helped through Covid-19
Choreographer
Kofi Mingo: How we helped through Covid-19
Dancer
Dancer Kofi Mingo, filmed during lockdown by Fraser Clark.
Arts Council England is supporting individuals and freelancers to reshape and refine their work during the pandemic.
Additional sources of help
The Society of London Theatre has a resource page including a list of other charities offering assistance across the entire theatre profession: https://solt.co.uk
“I cannot thank you enough. Thank you for being there to support dance artists during this stressful and worrying time. ”
