Are we holding your royalty money from past performances?
One of Equity’s most important jobs is to ensure performers share in the commercial success of their film, television, radio and audio work. Performers who are engaged on Equity contracts are entitled to secondary payments and royalties.
Search our Undistributed Royalties Lists to see if you are owed unclaimed royalties or residuals from Equity.
Undistributed Royalties Lists (alphabetical by first name)
- Undistributed royalties A-G
- Undistributed royalties H-N
- Undistributed royalties O-T
- Undistributed royalties U-Z
You can search by:
- Equity name of performer.
- Equity name of deceased performer.
- Name of a deceased beneficiary of a deceased performer.
If you find you are owed unclaimed royalties or residuals please email the following details to: membership@equity.org.uk.
- Production title, episode (if applicable) and date produced.
- Bank account holder name
- Bank account number
- Sort code
If you need the payments to be made to an international account, please provide the payment details.
FAQs
Who are Equity holding unclaimed royalties for?
We have unpaid royalties for thousands of performers and creative contributors, as well as the heirs of deceased performers/deceased beneficiaries who are entitled to royalties.
The royalties have been collected for performances in television, film and radio productions, and cast album recordings. Some go back several years.
I’m a Supporting artist am I due Royalties?
Supporting Artists and ADR Artists engaged to provide general characteristic sounds/creation of atmosphere (often over crowd scenes) are generally not entitled to secondary payments.
Why are Equity holding unclaimed royalties?
Some performers have left the industry and don’t realise they are still entitled to royalties, while some who are working in the business haven’t updated their payment/contact details for royalties.
We cannot pass on royalties if we have incomplete or out-of-date payment/contact details for a performer, or if we don’t know the heir of a deceased performer or the heir of a deceased beneficiary to a performer’s estate.
I received a letter/email/call from Equity saying I’m owed royalties is this a scam?
We are contacting people who we believe are owed royalties. You may receive communication from us asking you to get in touch – if you do, please call us on 0207 670 0217 or email membership@equity.org.uk so we can reunite you with your royalties.
What information does Equity need to release my royalties?
To avoid delays in payments being passed on make sure we have the following details for you:
- Production title, episode (if applicable) and date produced.
- Current contact details including email address for statements.
- Banking details for payments for self-represented work.
- VAT certificate or completed self-billing form if you're VAT-registered.
- Name of the agency currently representing you.
New details and updates should be confirmed in writing by email to membership@equity.org.uk.
I now live abroad. Can you pay into my overseas account?
If you need the payments to be made to an international account, please provide the payment details.
Does Equity charge a commission?
We don’t charge Equity members commission but there may be a 5% charge for non-Equity members depending on the terms of the agreement.
Can I donate my Royalties to Equity?
Equity’s Benevolent Fund is designed to support members who are experiencing a period of financial hardship. As a performer or beneficiary of a deceased performer’s royalties if you wish to donate your royalties to the Equity Benevolent Fund please email your details to membership@equity.org.uk.
Can I leave my Royalties to Equity in my will?
Equity’s Benevolent Fund is designed to support members who are experiencing a period of financial hardship. As a performer or beneficiary of a deceased performer’s royalties you can leave your royalties to Equity in your will please email your details to membership@equity.org.uk.
