Stop-Gap Grant
Immediate Financial Support for Urgent Needs
Grants typically range up to £500, but requests for up to £750 may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Designed to meet immediate financial needs for those with no other available sources of income or savings.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for a Stop-Gap Grant, you must:
- Work in a behind the scenes role in film or television in the UK.
- Contribute to creating or distributing entertainment that appears in cinemas, on UK TV channels, on-demand services, or pay-to-view digital platforms.
- Have at least 40 days of paid work in the last 18 months OR have worked for at least two years in the film and TV industry, seeking support to return to work after a career break.
Support for Cinema Workers:
We provide limited support to front-of-house cinema workers with free access to our Support Line and online tools and resources.
However, financial aid, including the Stop-Gap Grant, is only available to back-office and technical teams who have worked full-time in the cinema industry for 18 months within the last two years. Front-of-house workers may qualify for financial support through Hospitality Action.
Before you apply, please read our full eligibility criteria and guidance.