Membership Benefits
With Equity you're never alone, even if you perform solo. Find out about Equity membership benefits.
There is power in a union.
As well as the bargaining power that comes with working with 50,000 members to improve pay and conditions for everyone in the entertainment industry, you can feel confident knowing you're always protected at work — or while looking for work — with insurance, legal advice, representation, guidance, support and counselling.
Plus, a whole heap of benefits and discounts to enjoy and a bespoke Equity Pension Scheme.
You're covered for insurance
Insurance: all Equity members are covered with Public Liability Insurance for up to £10 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 certificate now or find out more on our insurance page.
Rates and Agreement access
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.
Cradle-to-grave legal services and benefits
Free legal advice and 24 hr helpline, as well as access to cradle-to-grave legal services and benefits as well as support and representation in disputes over work, contracts and personal injury claims.
Discounts
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.
Workplace support, advice and guidance
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.
Financial benefits
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.
Pensions
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.
Equity Card and Name
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).
Professional development
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.