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Stop-Gap Grant

Our Stop-Gap Grants offer financial assistance and suggestions for film and TV workers facing urgent financial difficulties. 

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

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.

Eligibility criteria and guidance PDF | 282.698 KB | English
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 

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Important

Please note, any applications submitted after 19th December will be processed from 5th January. If you need someone to talk to during the break, our Support Line remains open 24/7 at 0800 054 0000.