Professional organisations and charities

The ALD is the professional body representing all those who work or are interested in the creation of lighting, video & projection for live performance and events. An association of lighting designers, programmers, technicians and projection professionals from the full range of disciplines.

The ABTT is the independent membership organisation setting and upholding standards in technical excellence, safety and compliance for theatre and live performance. It seeks to advance expertise and work with its membership to develop and promote best practice in all relevant crafts and disciplines. It promotes excellence in the design of buildings for performance and in production technology. It works with government and the enforcement agencies to ensure an enlightened and flexible approach to legal compliance.

The Association of Sound Designers is a professional association representing the interests of sound professionals and trainees, working and learning in the UK theatre sound industry.

ACT helps the children of professional actors, from birth to age 21, when in crisis or facing hardship. We offer advice and support, and give grants for extra-curricular activities, uniform and clothing, trips and travel, special needs costs, health-related issues, childcare, and more. (But ACT is unable to fund private school fees.) We can help as a one-off, or for many years.