The Royal Variety Charity’s help is UK-wide and the charity works to support and assist 1,000's each year. Applicants must have worked professionally in the entertainment industry, but thereafter the charity's help is wide-reaching for UK citizens; both young and retired - all those who have worked on the stage, in the wings, in front of a camera, or behind it, as well as all those who've spent their lives working in the numerous support industries dedicated to entertainment.
RESIDENTIAL & NURSING CARE - BRINSWORTH HOUSE
If you would like to apply for a place at our residential and nursing carehome in Twickenham, please email: ADMISSIONS or call 020 8898 8164 ext 210 to arrange a time to come in for a cup of tea and a chat! Or if you would like to proceed straight away to apply for a place, please email us with a copy of your entertainment industry Biog/ CV and ask to be sent a Resident Application Form.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - NATIONWIDE GRANT SCHEME
The Royal Variety Charity is able to offer financial support and assistance by way of a grant, to those who are experiencing financial hardship, or to those experiencing difficulties as a result of illness or accidents. If you are in need of financial help and assistance, please CLICK HERE to apply for a Grant.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & ASSISTANCE
The Royal Variety Charity's new Mental Health Sub-Committee will consider offering help to those working in the entertainment industry who are experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, panic and other mental health problems. To apply for help, you must complete our Application Form, which can be downloaded here: Mental Health Support Application Form. If you would like to contact us before making your application (in the strictest confidence), please email MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. All applications are treated with 100% confidentiality.
APPLYING FOR HELP
To apply for financial help, you must complete our Grant Application Form, which can be downloaded here: RVC Grant Application 2024.pdf. Or you can apply online by clicking here: APPLY ONLINE
To apply for support relating to mental health issuess, you must complete our Application Form, which can be downloaded here: Mental Health Support Application Form. Please post all completed Application forms to: MHSC Applications, Royal Variety Charity, Knights House, 10 Knights Place, Twickenham, TW2 6QT
If you would like to contact the Royal Variety Charity, with specific questions relating to new or current applications, please email: GRANTS
All applications for help are treated with 100% confidentiality.
