# Equity (UK Trade Union for Performers and Creative Practitioners) > Equity is the UK trade union for performers and creative professionals, campaigning for fair pay, safe working conditions, and stronger rights across the entertainment industry. They offer expert advice, legal protection, and representation. It supports members across contracts, pay, rights, wellbeing, and campaigns through advocacy, policy, and industry-wide initiatives to improve conditions across the entertainment industry. --- ## Homepage - [Equity](https://www.equity.org.uk/): The official homepage of Equity, providing access to membership information, advice and support resources, campaigns, news, and tools that help performers and creative professionals protect their rights and build sustainable careers. --- ## Advice and Support - [Rates and Agreements](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/rates-and-agreements): Detailed guidance on Equity-negotiated agreements and minimum pay rates across sectors including theatre, film, TV, and live performance, helping members understand contracts, conditions, and fair compensation expectations. - [Accident at Work](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/legal-support/accident-at-work): Provides legal guidance for performers injured at work, including how to report incidents, seek compensation, and understand employer responsibilities for maintaining safe working environments across creative industries. - [Tax and National Insurance](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/social-security-tax-financial/tax-and-national-insurance): Explains tax responsibilities for performers, including self-employment rules, allowable expenses, and National Insurance obligations, helping members manage finances effectively within irregular income patterns. - [Disability Benefit Changes](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/social-security-tax-financial/what-cuts-to-disability-social-security-means-for-you): Outlines how changes to disability-related benefits affect performers, offering practical advice on navigating financial challenges, maintaining eligibility, and accessing additional support where needed. - [Personal Independence Payment](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/social-security-tax-financial/personal-independence-payment-and-work): Provides guidance on how Personal Independence Payment interacts with employment, helping performers understand eligibility criteria, reporting responsibilities, and how work impacts benefit claims. - [Dignity at Work](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work): An overview of Equity’s commitment to safe and respectful workplaces, offering guidance on preventing harassment, discrimination, and abuse, and outlining support available to members experiencing workplace issues. - [Bullying and Harassment](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/bullying-harassment): Helps members identify and respond to bullying and harassment in the workplace, providing guidance on reporting processes, support options, and steps to ensure safer working environments. - [Stalking Support](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/bullying-harassment/being-stalked-sources-of-support): Offers advice and external support resources for members experiencing stalking, including safety planning, reporting options, and access to specialist organisations providing confidential assistance. - [Creating Safe Spaces](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/creating-safe-spaces): Provides practical recommendations for creating inclusive, respectful working environments in the creative industries, supporting organisations and individuals in implementing safe space practices. - [Agenda for Change](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/creating-safe-spaces/agenda-for-change): Sets out Equity’s strategy to improve workplace culture across the industry, focusing on accountability, inclusion, and long-term change to eliminate harmful practices. - [Domestic Abuse Support](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/domestic-abuse-support): Provides confidential support and guidance for members affected by domestic abuse, including workplace rights, safety planning, and links to specialist support services. - [Equity for Women Toolkit](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/equity-for-women-toolkit): A comprehensive resource hub addressing challenges faced by women in the industry, including safety, equality, career progression, and access to tailored support services. - [Get Help Now](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/equity-for-women-toolkit/get-help-now): Offers quick access to urgent support resources and organisations for women experiencing workplace or personal issues, ensuring timely assistance and confidential guidance. - [Sexual Harassment Toolkit](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/equity-for-women-toolkit/sexual-harassment): Provides targeted guidance on recognising, preventing, and responding to sexual harassment, with practical advice tailored to women working in the creative industries. - [Money Toolkit](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/equity-for-women-toolkit/money): Offers financial guidance for women in the industry, covering pay equity, negotiating rates, and managing income in freelance or irregular employment conditions. - [Intimacy and Nudity](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/equity-for-women-toolkit/intimacy-and-nudity): Explains best practices for working on scenes involving intimacy or nudity, including consent protocols, safeguarding measures, and performer rights. - [Discrimination Toolkit](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/equity-for-women-toolkit/discrimination): Provides advice on recognising and addressing discrimination, helping members understand legal protections and take appropriate action in workplace situations. - [Maternity and Care](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/equity-for-women-toolkit/maternity-and-care): Offers guidance for performers balancing work with parenting or caring responsibilities, including rights, protections, and practical support options. - [Health and Wellbeing](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/equity-for-women-toolkit/health-and-wellbeing): Focuses on supporting mental and physical wellbeing for women in the industry, including resources, advice, and access to specialist support services. - [Rights at Work](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/equity-for-women-toolkit/rights-at-work): Explains workplace rights and protections, helping women understand contracts, pay, and legal safeguards in creative employment settings. - [Other Campaigns](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/equity-for-women-toolkit/other-campaigns-and-organisations): Highlights additional organisations and campaigns offering support, advocacy, and resources for women working in the creative industries. - [Mental Health Support](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/mental-health-support): Provides guidance and signposting to mental health resources tailored to performers, supporting wellbeing in high-pressure and freelance working environments. - [Mental Health Charter](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/mental-health-support/mental-health-charter): Outlines principles aimed at improving mental health support across the industry, encouraging organisations to adopt better practices and prioritise wellbeing. - [What is Sexual Harassment](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/sexual-harassment/what-is-sexual-harassment): Defines sexual harassment in the workplace, providing examples and helping members recognise inappropriate behaviour across creative work settings. - [Preventing Sexual Harassment](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/sexual-harassment/ways-of-preventing-sexual-harassment): Offers practical strategies and guidance for preventing harassment, supporting safer and more inclusive working environments. - [Supporting Someone](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/sexual-harassment/supporting-someone-experiencing-sexual-harassment): Provides guidance on how to support colleagues experiencing harassment, including appropriate responses and signposting to professional help. - [What to Do](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/sexual-harassment/what-to-do-if-you-re-experiencing-sexual-harassment): Step-by-step advice for individuals experiencing harassment, including reporting options and accessing support services. - [Next Steps](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/sexual-harassment/what-to-do-if-you-re-experiencing-sexual-harassment-next-steps): Explains what happens after reporting harassment, including investigations, outcomes, and available support throughout the process. - [After Reporting](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/sexual-harassment/after-reporting-sexual-harassment): Provides guidance on ongoing support and recovery following a reported harassment case, helping members navigate next steps. - [Statement of Commitment](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/statement-of-commitment-against-bullying-harassment-and-inappropriate-behaviour-in-tv): A formal industry commitment to tackling bullying, harassment, and inappropriate behaviour in television production environments. - [Trans Inclusion Guidance](https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/dignity-at-work/guidance-on-trans-inclusion-following-supreme-court-ruling): Provides guidance on trans inclusion following legal developments, helping workplaces maintain inclusive and respectful practices. --- ## Campaigns & Policy - [Campaigns & Policy](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy): Overview of Equity’s campaigns and policy work, covering industry advocacy, workers’ rights, and public initiatives aimed at improving conditions, pay, and protections for performers and creative professionals. - [Stop AI Stealing the Show](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/stop-ai-stealing-the-show): Campaign addressing the risks of artificial intelligence in the creative industries, advocating for performer protections, consent, and fair compensation when digital replicas or AI-generated content are used. - [Stand Up For 17](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/stand-up-for-17): Campaign pushing for fair minimum pay rates and improved conditions for performers, highlighting the importance of protecting baseline wages across sectors within the entertainment industry. - [Fix Brexit](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/fix-brexit): Equity’s campaign highlighting the impact of Brexit on touring and creative work, advocating for improved mobility, reduced bureaucracy, and better support for UK performers working internationally. - [Policy](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/policy): Central hub outlining Equity’s policy positions across key industry issues, including labour rights, diversity, access, and the sustainability of the performing arts sector. - [Performing Arts For All](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/policy/performing-arts-for-all): Policy initiative promoting accessibility, inclusion, and diversity within the performing arts, aiming to remove barriers and ensure equal opportunities across the creative workforce. - [Spotlight FAQs](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/policy/spotlight-faqs): Guidance addressing common questions around Spotlight membership, including access, costs, and Equity’s position on industry practices affecting performers’ visibility and opportunities. - [Cast It Here](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/cast-it-here): Campaign encouraging productions to cast locally and support domestic talent, reducing unnecessary travel and promoting sustainability and fair opportunities within the UK industry. - [Time Is Ticking for Channel 4](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/time-is-ticking-for-channel-4): Campaign focused on protecting Channel 4’s public ownership and remit, highlighting its importance in supporting independent production and diverse creative talent. - [Dignity in Digs](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/dignity-in-digs): Campaign tackling poor accommodation standards for touring performers, promoting safe, fair, and dignified living conditions while working away from home. - [Report Your Dodgy Digs](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/dignity-in-digs/report-your-dodgy-digs): Reporting tool enabling members to highlight substandard accommodation experienced while touring, helping Equity gather evidence and push for improved housing standards. - [Safe Home Northern Ireland](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/safe-home-northern-ireland): Initiative supporting safe and fair accommodation standards for performers working in Northern Ireland, ensuring wellbeing and appropriate living conditions during engagements. - [International Solidarity](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/international-solidarity): Overview of Equity’s global solidarity work, supporting performers internationally and collaborating with unions worldwide to protect rights and improve working conditions. - [SAG-AFTRA Industrial Action 2023](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/international-solidarity/solidarity-statement-advice-regarding-sag-aftra-industrial-action-2023): Guidance for members on the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, outlining implications, solidarity actions, and best practices for UK performers during international industrial disputes. - [SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Action 2024](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/international-solidarity/solidarity-statement-advice-regarding-sag-aftra-interactive-media-industrial-action-2024): Advice relating to the 2024 interactive media industrial action, helping members understand how global disputes impact their work and how to respond appropriately. - [The Green Rider](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/the-green-rider): Environmental initiative promoting sustainable practices in productions, offering guidance on reducing carbon impact and embedding greener standards across the entertainment industry. - [Fair Wage on Stage](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/fair-wage-on-stage-dont-slash-eno-chorus-contracts): Campaign opposing cuts to ENO chorus contracts, advocating for fair pay, job security, and the protection of professional standards within opera and theatre. - [Stop the Cuts and Save the Arts](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/stop-the-cuts-and-save-the-arts): Campaign highlighting funding cuts to the arts and their impact on jobs, diversity, and cultural output, calling for increased investment in the creative sector. - [Support the Dispute at the WNO](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/support-the-dispute-at-the-wno): Campaign supporting Welsh National Opera workers in dispute, promoting fair treatment, job security, and improved working conditions for performers and staff. - [Abolish Audition Fees](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/abolish-audition-fees): Campaign opposing the practice of charging performers for auditions, advocating for fair access to opportunities without financial barriers. - [End the Tax on Hope](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/end-the-tax-on-hope): Initiative challenging costs imposed on performers seeking work, aiming to remove financial burdens associated with accessing auditions and industry opportunities. - [Equity Class Network Manifesto](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/equity-class-network-manifesto): Manifesto addressing class inequality in the arts, promoting fair access, representation, and support for working-class performers across the industry. - [End Wage Theft at Cambridge Shakespeare Festival](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/end-wage-theft-at-cambridge-shakespeare-festival): Campaign addressing alleged wage issues, advocating for fair pay and accountability for performers working at the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival. - [Too Hot To Work](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/too-hot-to-work): Campaign raising awareness of unsafe working conditions during extreme heat, promoting protections and guidance for performers working in high-temperature environments. - [AI Protections Ballot](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/indicative-ballot-for-ai-protections): Information on an indicative ballot regarding AI protections, empowering members to have a say in how emerging technologies impact their rights and livelihoods. - [Spread the Word on AI Ballot](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/spread-the-word-on-our-ai-indicative-ballot): Campaign encouraging member engagement with the AI protections ballot, raising awareness and participation to strengthen collective decision-making. - [Culture is Work](https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/culture-is-work): Campaign emphasising that creative work is labour, advocating for fair pay, recognition, and improved conditions for all workers in the cultural sector. --- ## Membership - [Membership](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership): Overview of Equity membership, outlining benefits, eligibility, and support available to performers and creative professionals seeking representation and protection within the industry. - [Who Can Join Equity](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/who-can-join-equity): Guidance on eligibility criteria for joining Equity, explaining who qualifies and how performers and creatives can become members of the trade union. - [Equity Name](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/equity-name): Information on registering a professional name with Equity, ensuring uniqueness within the industry and protecting members’ professional identity. - [Membership Benefits](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/membership-benefits): Overview of the benefits available to members, including legal support, contract advice, insurance, campaigning, and industry-specific resources. - [Membership Discounts](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/membership-benefits/do-you-have-a-discount-or-offer-for-equity-members): Details of discounts and partner offers available to Equity members, helping reduce costs and provide additional value alongside core union benefits. - [Why Directors & Designers Should Join](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/why-theatre-directors-and-designers-should-join-equity): Explains the benefits of Equity membership for theatre directors and designers, including representation, contract support, and industry advocacy. - [Guide to Equity Membership](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/a-guide-to-equity-membership): Comprehensive guide covering how membership works, what to expect, and how Equity supports members throughout their professional careers. - [Industry Information Service](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/industry-information-service): Access to industry insights, data, and updates provided to members, helping them stay informed about trends, opportunities, and changes in the sector. - [Membership Costs](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/how-much-does-equity-membership-cost): Breakdown of membership fees, explaining pricing structures, payment options, and what members receive in return for their subscription. - [Full Membership](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/full-membership): Details of full membership, including eligibility, benefits, and the level of support provided to established professionals in the industry. - [Under 18 Membership](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/under-18-membership): Information on membership options for young performers under 18, including tailored support and protections for early-stage careers. - [Over 66 Membership](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/over-66-membership): Membership option for older professionals, outlining reduced fees and continued access to Equity’s support and benefits. - [Education & Training Membership](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/education-and-training-membership): Membership tier for those in education or training, offering early access to support, guidance, and industry resources. - [Graduate Membership](https://www.equity.org.uk/membership/graduate-membership): Designed for recent graduates entering the industry, providing affordable access to Equity’s services, advice, and professional support. --- ## Get Involved - [Get Involved](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved): Central hub for members to engage with Equity, including opportunities to participate in campaigns, join committees and networks, attend events, and contribute to shaping union activity and industry change. - [Be an Equity Deputy](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/be-an-equity-deputy): Explains the role of an Equity Deputy, representing members in workplaces, supporting colleagues, and acting as a key link between Equity and productions to uphold standards and agreements. - [Resources for Equity Deputies](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/be-an-equity-deputy/resources-for-equity-deputies): Collection of tools, guidance, and materials to help Equity Deputies carry out their role effectively, including advice on communication, dispute resolution, and workplace representation. - [Top Tips for New Deputies](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/be-an-equity-deputy/resources-for-equity-deputies/top-tips-for-new-deputies): Practical advice for new Equity Deputies, covering key responsibilities, communication strategies, and best practices for supporting members and maintaining fair working conditions. - [Guide to Being an Equity Deputy](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/be-an-equity-deputy/resources-for-equity-deputies/a-guide-to-being-an-equity-deputy): Comprehensive guide outlining the duties, expectations, and support available to Equity Deputies, helping them effectively represent members in professional environments. - [Workplace Visits](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/workplace-visits): Information on Equity workplace visits, where union representatives engage directly with members, offering advice, support, and ensuring compliance with agreements and working standards. - [Donate to the Benevolent Fund](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/donate-to-the-benevolent-fund): Page outlining how to support Equity’s Benevolent Fund, which provides financial assistance to members experiencing hardship or unexpected challenges. --- ## Committees - [Committees](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees): Overview of Equity’s committees, which represent different sectors and member groups, influencing policy decisions and ensuring diverse voices are included in union governance. - [Audio Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/audio-committee): Represents members working in audio, including voiceover and radio, advocating for fair contracts, pay, and working conditions within the sector. - [Dance Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/dance-committee): Focuses on issues affecting dancers, including contracts, pay, health, and career sustainability, ensuring representation within the performing arts industry. - [Deaf and Disabled Members Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/deaf-and-disabled-members-committee): Advocates for accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunities for deaf and disabled performers, shaping Equity policy and industry standards. - [Directors and Designers Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/directors-and-designers-committee): Represents theatre directors and designers, addressing contracts, rights, and professional standards within creative production roles. - [International Solidarity Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/international-solidarity-committee): Focuses on global collaboration and solidarity with performers’ unions worldwide, supporting international campaigns and workers’ rights initiatives. - [LGBT+ Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/lgbtplus-committee): Represents LGBTQ+ members, advocating for equality, inclusion, and safe working environments across the entertainment industry. - [Northern Ireland National Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/northern-ireland-national-committee): Represents members based in Northern Ireland, addressing regional issues and contributing to Equity’s national strategy and policies. - [Opera Deputies Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/opera-deputies-committee): Supports opera deputies, focusing on workplace representation, contracts, and sector-specific challenges within opera productions. - [Race Equality Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/race-equality-committee): Works to tackle racial inequality in the industry, promoting fair representation, inclusive practices, and anti-discrimination policies. - [Scottish National Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/scottish-national-committee): Represents members in Scotland, addressing regional concerns and contributing to Equity’s policy development and advocacy work. - [Screen and New Media Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/screen-and-new-media-committee): Focuses on film, television, and digital media sectors, addressing emerging issues such as streaming, contracts, and technological change. - [Singers Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/singers-committee): Represents professional singers, advocating for fair pay, contracts, and working conditions across music and performance sectors. - [Stage Actors Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/stage-actors-committee): Addresses issues affecting stage actors, including contracts, touring conditions, and workplace standards in theatre. - [Stage Management Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/stage-management-committee): Represents stage managers, focusing on professional standards, contracts, and working conditions within theatre productions. - [Student Deputies Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/student-deputies-committee): Supports student members, ensuring their voices are heard and addressing issues relevant to those entering the industry. - [Variety, Circus and Entertainers Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/variety-circus-and-entertainers-committee): Represents performers in variety, circus, and related entertainment sectors, advocating for fair conditions and industry recognition. - [Welsh National Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/welsh-national-committee): Represents members in Wales, addressing regional concerns and contributing to Equity’s wider governance and policy direction. - [Women’s Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/womens-committee): Focuses on gender equality issues, advocating for improved representation, safety, and working conditions for women in the industry. - [Young Members Committee](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/young-members-committee): Represents younger members, addressing early-career challenges and promoting opportunities, training, and fair treatment. --- ## Networks - [Networks](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks): Overview of Equity’s member-led networks, connecting professionals across disciplines to share knowledge, collaborate, and influence union policy and industry practices. - [Actor-Musician Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/actor-musician-network): Network supporting performers who combine acting and musicianship, providing resources, advocacy, and community for this specialised group. - [Choreographers and Movement Directors Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/choreographers-and-movement-directors-network): Connects choreographers and movement directors, supporting professional development and addressing sector-specific challenges. - [Circus Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/circus-network): Represents circus performers, providing a platform for collaboration, advocacy, and addressing industry-specific working conditions. - [Class Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/class-network): Focuses on class inequality within the arts, advocating for improved access and representation for working-class performers. - [Comedians Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/comedians-network): Supports comedians with resources, advocacy, and community, addressing issues such as pay, contracts, and performance conditions. - [Commercials Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/commercials-network): Represents performers working in advertising, focusing on contracts, usage rights, and fair compensation in the commercials sector. - [Film & TV Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/film-tv-network): Connects members working in film and television, addressing industry developments, contracts, and working conditions. - [Green New Deal Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/green-new-deal-network): Promotes sustainability within the industry, supporting environmentally responsible practices and campaigning for greener productions. - [Green Your Equity Pension](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/green-new-deal-network/how-to-green-your-equity-pension): Guidance on making environmentally responsible pension choices, supporting sustainability through financial decisions. - [Theatre Green Book Feedback](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/green-new-deal-network/feedback-on-the-theatre-green-book): Provides insights and feedback on sustainability frameworks within theatre, encouraging industry-wide environmental improvements. - [Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/gypsy-roma-and-traveller-network): Supports members from Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities, promoting inclusion, representation, and fair opportunities. - [Immersive Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/immersive-network): Focuses on immersive performance work, addressing contracts, audience interaction, and emerging creative formats. - [Intimacy Directors Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/intimacy-directors-network): Supports professionals working in intimacy coordination, promoting safe practices and professional standards. - [LGBT+ Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/lgbtplus-network): Provides community and advocacy for LGBTQ+ members, addressing representation, inclusion, and workplace safety. - [Liturgical Singers Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/liturgical-singers-network): Represents singers working in religious contexts, focusing on contracts, pay, and working conditions. - [Models Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/models-network): Supports models within the industry, addressing contracts, rights, and fair treatment. - [Puppeteers Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/puppeteers-network): Connects puppeteers, offering resources and advocacy tailored to this specialist performance discipline. - [Storytellers Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/storytellers-network): Supports professional storytellers, promoting recognition and fair conditions for this creative field. - [Supporting Artists Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/supporting-artists-network): Represents background and supporting artists, focusing on fair pay, contracts, and working conditions. - [Video Games Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/video-games-network): Supports performers in gaming, addressing voice acting, motion capture, and emerging industry issues. - [Welsh Language Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/welsh-language-network-rhwydwaith-gymraeg): Promotes Welsh language use in performance and supports Welsh-speaking members. - [Wrestlers Network](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/networks/wrestlers-network): Represents professional wrestlers, addressing contracts, safety, and working conditions. --- ## Events & Branches - [Events](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/events): Listings of Equity events, including training, networking, and union activities designed to engage and support members. - [Find Your Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch): Helps members locate their local Equity branch, encouraging regional engagement and participation in union activities. - [London North Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/london-north-branch): Information on the London North branch, including meetings, activities, and opportunities for member involvement. - [London South Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/london-south-branch): Details of the London South branch, supporting local engagement and representation for members in the area. - [Brighton & Sussex Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/brighton-sussex-branch): Regional branch supporting members in Brighton and Sussex, offering networking and advocacy opportunities. - [Birmingham West Midlands Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/birmingham-west-midlands-branch): Represents members in the West Midlands, supporting regional issues and union participation. - [Bristol West of England Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/bristol-west-of-england-branch): Provides local support and engagement opportunities for members in the Bristol and West of England region. - [Devon, Cornwall & Wessex Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/devon-cornwall-wessex-branch): Regional branch offering support, networking, and representation across the South West. - [East Anglia Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/east-anglia-branch): Supports members in East Anglia through meetings, advocacy, and networking events. - [East Midlands Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/east-midlands-branch): Regional branch supporting members across the East Midlands with local engagement opportunities. - [East Yorkshire & Humber Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/east-yorkshire-humber-branch): Provides regional representation and networking for members in East Yorkshire and Humber. - [Edinburgh & East of Scotland Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/edinburgh-east-of-scotland-branch): Supports members in Edinburgh and surrounding areas through local union activities. - [Essex & Hertfordshire Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/essex-hertfordshire-branch): Regional branch offering support and engagement for members in Essex and Hertfordshire. - [Glasgow & West of Scotland Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/glasgow-west-of-scotland-branch): Represents members in Glasgow and West Scotland, supporting local issues and events. - [Greater Manchester Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/greater-manchester-branch): Regional branch supporting members in Greater Manchester through advocacy and networking. - [Kent Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/kent-branch): Provides support and engagement opportunities for members based in Kent. - [Lancashire & Cumbria Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/lancashire-cumbria-branch): Regional branch supporting members in Lancashire and Cumbria. - [Merseyside & Cheshire Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/merseyside-cheshire-branch): Offers representation and networking opportunities for members in Merseyside and Cheshire. - [North West Yorkshire Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/north-west-yorkshire-branch): Supports members in North West Yorkshire with regional engagement and union activity. - [North East England Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/north-east-england-branch): Represents members in North East England, focusing on local industry issues and opportunities. - [North Wales Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/north-wales-branch): Regional branch supporting members in North Wales with advocacy and networking. - [Oxford & Buckinghamshire Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/oxford-buckinghamshire-branch): Supports members in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire through local activities and representation. - [South Wales Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/south-wales-branch): Represents members in South Wales, providing support and regional engagement opportunities. - [South Yorkshire Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/south-yorkshire-branch): Regional branch supporting members in South Yorkshire. - [Surrey & Berkshire Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/surrey-and-berkshire-branch): Provides local support and networking for members in Surrey and Berkshire. - [Lagan East Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/lagan-east-branch): Represents members in the Lagan East area, supporting regional engagement. - [Foyle West Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/foyle-west-branch): Regional branch offering support for members in Foyle West. - [Black Country & Staffordshire Branch](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-branch/black-country-and-staffordshire): Supports members in the Black Country and Staffordshire region. --- ## Additional Pages - [Activist Education](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/activist-education): Provides training and resources for members who want to become active campaigners and representatives within Equity. - [Student & Young Member Bursaries](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/equity-for-students-and-graduates/student-member-and-young-member-bursaries): Information on bursaries supporting students and young members, helping reduce financial barriers to participation. - [Activist Resources](https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/activist-resources): Library of resources to support member activism, including guides, toolkits, and campaign materials. - [News](https://www.equity.org.uk/news): Latest updates, announcements, and industry news from Equity, covering campaigns, policy developments, and member activity. - [Search](https://www.equity.org.uk/search): Search functionality to help users find content, resources, and information across the Equity website. --- ## About & Contact - [About Us](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us): Overview of Equity’s mission, history, and role as a trade union representing performers and creative professionals across the UK. - [How We’re Run](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run): Explains Equity’s governance structure, including decision-making processes, committees, and member representation. - [Equity Council](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run/equity-council): Information on the Equity Council, which oversees the union’s strategic direction and represents members’ interests. - [Rules](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run/rules): Access to Equity’s rulebook, outlining governance, membership responsibilities, and operational procedures. - [Standing Orders](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run/rules/standing-orders): Details of formal procedures governing meetings and decision-making processes within Equity. - [Complaints & Disciplinary](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run/rules/complaints-disciplinary): Guidance on handling complaints and disciplinary procedures within the union. - [Equity Elections](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run/equity-elections): Information on elections within Equity, including how members can participate and vote. - [Council Policy on Elections](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run/equity-elections/council-policy-on-equity-elections): Outlines policies governing Equity elections, ensuring transparency and fairness in the process. - [Committee Elections 2025](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run/equity-elections/committee-elections-2025): Information on upcoming committee elections, including timelines and participation details. - [President, Council & Conference Business](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run/equity-elections/president-council-appeals-conference-business): Details governance processes related to leadership roles and conference business within Equity. - [Equity Council FAQs](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run/equity-elections/president-council-appeals-conference-business/equity-council-frequently-asked-questions): Answers common questions about the Equity Council, its role, and how it operates. - [Annual Reports & Accounts](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run/annual-reports-accounts-and-statements-to-members): Provides access to financial reports and statements, ensuring transparency and accountability to members. - [Equity Conference](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run/equity-conference): Information on Equity’s annual conference, where members discuss and shape union policy and direction. - [Affiliations & Partners](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how-were-run/affiliations-and-other-partners): Details of organisations and unions Equity collaborates with to support members and industry initiatives. - [Reports & Documents Index](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/reports-documents-index): Central index of reports, publications, and official documents available to members. - [Equity Magazine](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/equity-magazine): Information about Equity’s magazine, featuring industry insights, member stories, and union updates. - [Work at Equity](https://www.equity.org.uk/about-us/work-at-equity): Careers page listing job opportunities within Equity and information on working for the organisation. - [Contact Us](https://www.equity.org.uk/contact-us): Provides contact details and support options for members and the public to get in touch with Equity. - [Visit Us & Accessibility](https://www.equity.org.uk/contact-us/visit-us-accessibility-information): Information on visiting Equity offices, including accessibility details and facilities for visitors. - [After You Contact Us](https://www.equity.org.uk/contact-us/after-you-contact-us): Explains what happens after contacting Equity, including response times and support processes. - [Accessibility](https://www.equity.org.uk/accessibility): Outlines Equity’s commitment to website accessibility, including standards, support, and how users can report accessibility issues.