The National Youth Arts Trust grant drama bursaries, up to £1,000 each, to talented young people throughout the year. If you're a performer, or are looking to get into the performing arts, keep an eye out on their website.

The Bursary Fund offers up to £500 per organization annually to support travel, ticket, and accommodation expenses for film exhibitors attending training events. This fund is designed to help organizations enhance their skills and confidence, contributing to a vibrant film culture in the North. Support is available for both in-person and online opportunities.

albert offers free, bespoke training days to everyone in the TV and film industries. Their training helps industry colleagues to live and work sustainably by providing an optimistic, science-based, solution-centric and enjoyable introduction to the environmental challenges we face.

GOOD WICKEDRY is an online cinema platform curated by T A P E, focusing on showcasing one film each week. The platform aims to highlight exceptional films, including narrative shorts, documentaries, art videos, music videos, experimental works, and animations. Special emphasis is placed on films by BIPOC and female filmmakers. Submissions should be films shorter than 20 minutes, with the submitter holding the rights. If selected, films receive a £50 license fee, applicable if the film is exclusively shown on the platform.

Upload any kind of content: audio, video, text or images. Whether it’s your first creation or you’ve been quietly making stuff for years, upload it. Anything from podcast clips to short stories, poems and comedy sketches. Don’t worry if you’re not quite sure where it would ‘fit’, and it doesn’t need to be slick: it's all about content made at home. Upload is open to submissions all year round, with content showcased every day on BBC radio stations and social and online platforms.

The Black Artists Grant, offered by Creative Debuts, provides no-strings-attached financial support to Black artists. The grant can be used for various purposes, including creating new work, purchasing equipment, traveling, researching, or covering life expenses. This initiative aims to address the systemic under-support faced by Black artists across the art world and offer a tangible form of assistance amidst broader calls for institutional reform.

The Brigstow Ideas Exchange Fund supports the development of emerging, interdisciplinary networks and partnerships through small grants. Funding up to £1,000 is available per Ideas Exchange, with applications up to £2,000 considered for more extensive activities or international collaborations. The fund is open to ideas on any cultural, creative, or community-related topic, and aims to foster co-designed, co-run research projects with community partners. Proposals must include a University of Bristol researcher as the budget holder.

AiR Drop is a remote residency initiative designed to support moving image artists in England who lack access to essential facilities. This program brings high-end equipment directly to the artist’s location, allowing them to create, experiment, or complete projects over a two-week period. It aims to foster creativity and provide resources to artists who might otherwise be unable to work due to facility constraints. The program is free of charge, including shipping costs for the equipment.

Since 1989, the Equity Charitable Trust has supported industry professionals with educational grants for retraining and new skill development. They also provide one-off welfare grants for those in hardship, offer debt guidance, and assist with navigating benefits. Additionally, they host career development workshops to boost skills and earnings between acting jobs and provide funding to improve backstage facilities at theatres, enhancing sustainability and accessibility. With extensive experience and a strong network, they’re here to help you find your way forward.

The King George V Fund awards Grants to British Actors and Actresses whose service to their Profession merits recognition and who would benefit from a Grant. The KGVF is a member of The Combined Theatrical Charities who fundraise mainly through their annual appeal, Acting for Others (A4O). ​Acting for Others provides financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need through the 14 member charities.

The Royal Theatrical Fund is here to support professional performers facing hardship due to illness, injury, or old age. Established in 1839 with the support of Charles Dickens, the Fund offers assistance to those in need within the entertainment industry. Please note that they do not cover training or retraining fees. This is an ongoing opportunity with no set deadline.

The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund is here to assist performers and stage management who have worked at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and are experiencing difficulties. This ongoing fund provides support to those who have been part of the theatre's history and need a helping hand during tough times.

The BFI Doc Society Fund provides support of up to a maximum of £150,000 per feature documentary film or immersive non-fiction project in the form of grants. Assessment of applications for this funding will focus strongly on the talent involved, their progression, their relationship to the story they are telling as well as the creative ambition of the feature documentary project itself.

We are focused on access and inclusivity to make sure that untold stories from across the English regions and Nations of the UK have the opportunity to be shared with as many audiences as possible. Through championing under-represented talent, we can help create a more diverse and inclusive film industry.

We intend to fund in stages and are unlikely to provide many awards of £150,000 as a lump sum, with single award amounts likely to fall in the £30K range for development and from £50,000 to £80,000 for production. We have limited funds and may therefore only be able to offer you a lower amount than the one you request.

Northern Ireland Screen offers production funding in the form of a recoupable loan with profit participation, or occasionally a grant. This fund supports projects that are nearly fully financed, with at least 65% of their budget already secured. The funding aims to bolster the screen industry in Northern Ireland and provide economic benefits to the region. Eligible projects include feature films, television drama, animation, factual and entertainment television, and interactive content. Preference is given to commercially viable projects with potential for international distribution and engagement with Northern Ireland's talent and resources.

Good Pitch connects documentary filmmakers with change-makers to forge partnerships and amplify social justice films. Operating globally since 2007, the program has facilitated over $32 million in funding, established more than 1,700 long-term partnerships, and mentored nearly 600 filmmakers. The initiative is led by Doc Society, a non-profit dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers and promoting the impact of documentary films. Good Pitch provides opportunities for filmmakers to collaborate with activists, foundations, and corporations to drive social change. The program includes live events, workshops, and online resources, enhancing the reach and influence of impactful documentaries.