Equity affiliates to or works closely with the following organisations:
Amnesty International – Equity affiliates to this human rights organisation and is a member of the Amnesty trade union group.
Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) – A charity and membership organisation working to raise technical standards in live performance.
British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) – A unique health charity that is part-funded by Equity.
British Equity Collecting Society (BECS) – A collective management organisation set up by Equity, but run independently of Equity. It collects revenue from the compulsory collective administration of statutory rights in other countries.
Burma Campaign UK – This organisation campaigns for human rights and democracy in Burma.
Campaign Against Climate Change (CCC) – Founded in 2001 after organising a protest at the USA not signing the Kyoto Treaty, the CCC mobilises on climate issues throughout the year.
Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT) – CDMT is responsible for the accreditation of vocational dance and musical theatre training schools.
Charity Finance Group (CFG) – CFG helps member charities develop their financial management knowledge and skills.
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) – A charity working to alleviate poverty and social exclusion.
Creators’ Rights Alliance (CRA) – A collective advocating and campaigning on policy issues such as fairer contract terms and working conditions, copyright, and intellectual property.
Cuba Solidarity Campaign (CSC) – Founded in 1962, the Cuba Solidarity Campaign opposes the US embargo of Cuba and campaigns for an end to US occupation of Cuban land and against foreign intervention in Cuba.
Culture Counts – Scotland-based network of arts, heritage and creative industries organisations.
Equity Charitable Trust (ECT) – A number of Equity Councillors serve as trustees on the board of this independent grant-making charity.
Federation of Entertainment Unions (FEU) – The FEU is a joint representative body of which Equity is a member alongside the NUJ, MU, BECTU, Unite, and the WGGB.
Fédération Internationale des Acteurs (FIA) – The International Federation of Actors was set up in 1952. Equity General Secretary Paul W Fleming serves on the FIA Presidium as Vice President and Equity continues to be active throughout its structures including the Executive, EuroFIA, the English Speaking Group and several Global Working Groups.
International Solidarity Committee (ISC) – ISC is Equity’s voluntary committee leading on campaigning for freedom of expression and against the persecution of artists globally.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) – An umbrella organisation to which unions in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland affiliate.
Institute of Employment Rights (IER) – The IER is an independent network of academics and experts in employment law and trade union rights. Equity General Secretary Paul W Fleming sits on the IER’s Executive Committee.
Justice for Colombia (JfC) – JfC campaigns for human rights, trade union rights and peace with social justice in Colombia. Equity is an affiliate of JfC and active in its campaigns, particularly through the TUC.
Labour Research Department (LRD) – The LRD is an independent research organisation that produces publications and electronic services for trade unionists and workers.
Liberty – Independent membership organisation that campaigns on civil liberties in the UK.
Maternity Action – UK charity working to protect and improve the rights of pregnant women, new mothers and their families.
Mechanics Centre – The Mechanics Conference Centre is located at the Mechanics Institute in Manchester, the birthplace of the TUC.
National Council of Voluntary Organisations – The umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in England.
National Network for Children in Employment and Entertainment (NNCEE) – The NNCEE is an association that works to improve working conditions and safeguarding for children in employment and entertainment.
National Pensioners Convention (NPC) – A campaigning organisation seeking to promote the welfare and interests of all pensioners.
One Dance UK – Equity works closely with One Dance UK to advance the interests of our members working in the sector.
Parents & Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA) – PiPA brings together employers, unions, and representative groups to address disadvantages faced by parents and carers working in the performing arts.
Performers’ Alliance – Equity, the MU and the WBBG work together through the Performers’ Alliance to provide the Secretariat for the
Performers’ Alliance All Party Parliamentary Group - a cross-party grouping in Westminster that advocates for creative workers.
Safety Curtain – Formerly known as the International Performers’ Aid Trust, Safety Curtain is a charity that provides small grants to assist performers in peril outside the UK.
Stage Management Association (SMA) –The trade association for stage managers, advocating on their behalf in the industry and providing support in the form of training, career development, tax advice, and so on.
Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) – The STUC brings together the trade union movement in Scotland, with 39 trade unions affiliated including Equity.
Trades Councils – Through our branches, Equity is affiliated to trades union councils, which promote working-class solidarity in local communities.
Trades Union Congress (TUC) – The TUC is a federation of trade unions representing workers in England and Wales. Equity is represented on the TUC General Council by General Secretary Paul W Fleming and has members elected to serve on several of the TUC’s national equalities committees.
Trade Union Coordinating Group (TUCG) – Equity is an active member of the TUCG. The aim of the group is to advance progressive campaigns in parliament and beyond.
Unions21 – Equity is a member of this organisation which coordinates training, information and events services across a number of smaller unions.
Voice of the Listener & Viewer (VLV) – A non-profit charity that promotes high-quality broadcasting and supports the independence and secure funding of the BBC and public service broadcasting.
War on Want – An anti-poverty charity that campaigns globally against inequality, injustice and climate disaster.
Wortley Hall – The “Workers’ Stately Home”, purchased by a co-operative of trades unionists in the 1950s for the good of the labour movement, and still run by a co-operative of workers and trades unions. Equity became a shareholder of Wortley Hall in 2023.
Wales TUC – The coordinating body of trade unions in Wales, the Wales TUC represents around 400,000 workers and is a part of the TUC.