Membership Benefits

Insurance: all Equity members are covered with Public Liability insurance for up to 10ドル million. Your Equity insurance also includes Personal Accident and Backstage Property meaning we've got you covered.

Login to your account to download your Public Liability Insurance document now or find out more on our insurance page.

Equity staff and members work together to continually improve Equity agreed rates of pay and conditions. As a member, you can both have a say in those negotiations and have fast access to full contracts, rates of pay, agreements and templates.

Our expert in-house team are here to support you with legal problems related to your work in your Equity profession, including pay, contracts and discrimination.

From IMDb Pro, to parking, counselling and theatre tickets to yoga classes and the gym, Equity membership gives you access to a whole host of discounts.

From support, guidance and representation if you're being bullied or harrassed, to workplace visits and information and advice on best practice and fair process at work your union is here for you.

A range of financial benefits - from our specialist tax and welfare advice and Social Security and Tax Helpline, to access to grants from the Equity Benevolent Fund if you're facing financial hardship. You can also join the Equity Pension Scheme to save for your future.

The Equity Pension Scheme is available to all members, regardless of your occupation, and if you're working on an Equity contract, you could get your employer to contribute.

Your Equity card and name are widely recognized symbols of your professional status. You will also receive our Award-winning Equity magazine twice a year and annual diary (Honourary Withdrawal members do not receive a diary).

As a member of Equity you can access free training through the Federation of Entertainment Unions. FEU Training provides training, information, advice, guidance and skills development opportunities to support your freelance career in the creative industries.