Stop-Gap Grant
Immediate financial support for urgent household needs
The Stop-Gap Grant offers up to £500. Assessed on a case-by-case basis, it is designed to provide urgent financial support for individuals who have no other sources of income or savings.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for a Stop-Gap Grant, you must:
- Be working in a behind the scenes role in film or television in the UK.
- Contributing 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
Financial aid, including the Stop-Gap Grant, is available to front of house staff, back-office and technical teams who have worked full-time in the cinema industry for 18 months within the last two years.
The application process was simple and straightforward, with ample guidance on the website to assess eligibility. The online budget planner was user-friendly and practical.Suman, Writer and Producer
Apply for a Stop Gap Grant
Before you start your application, please make sure you’ve read and understood the eligibility criteria for the Sir Horace Ové Grant.
To apply, you’ll need:
- a copy of your photo ID
- your CV
- links to your professional profiles (e.g. Talent Manager, Mandy etc.)
- an overview of your monthly income and outgoings
If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible or have any questions, please get in touch with our team at [email protected] before you apply.
Grants search tool from Turn2Us
If you are not eligible for our financial grants, you can also use the free Grants Search tool - powered by Turn2Us - to be matched to grants for which you may be eligible.