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How we support you

If you work in film, TV, or cinema, we’re here to support you, whether you’re freelance or salaried. We provide in the moment, practical support with mental and physical health and financial wellbeing – everything from a listening ear when you need one through to counselling.

We can also help you to:

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If you need urgent support, our free and confidential 24-hour support line is here for you.

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What’s new

  • Film and TV Charity winter fundraising campaign launches with compelling new film 

    14 November 2025 

    Industry struggles laid bare in our new film as we launch our winter fundraising campaign and urge those who can to donate

  • Looking Glass 2024: Mental health of trans and non-binary workers 

    During Trans Awareness Week, we’re taking a deep dive into the experiences of trans and non-binary professionals working behind the scenes

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    Personal Independence Payment: a simple, step-by-step guide for screen workers 

    If you work in film, TV, or cinema and have a long-term health condition or disability, this guide shows how the Turn2us PIP Helper can support your benefit application

I contacted the Film and TV Charity last year when I hit rock bottom, and I can honestly say their support saved not only my career but probably my life too. 
Mollie, AD and Runner 

Get involved and make a difference

Thanks to the support of people just like you, we’re able to have a positive impact on the lives of people across the film, TV, and cinema community.

  • The entire cast and crew for the Film and TV Charity's brand film, Break the Cycle

    Partner with us 

    Our partners play an instrumental role in our mission to provide support to individuals across film, TV, and cinema.

  • Fundraise for us 

    Your fundraising helps us offer our services to the people who need them most, making the industry a better place to work for all.

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Improving the industry

We’re committed to making the industry a happier, healthier place to work. We use evidence to prompt action that has real impact.

3,000+

financial grants provided since April 2022

22,500

calls to our support line since it launched in 2018

3,000

free counselling sessions

100%

independent, free, and confidential

Principal partners

The industry-leading organisations helping us to support the welfare of people working behind the scenes

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