Backup Tech (The Technical Entertainment Charity) is the UK’s registered charity that provides financial support to industry technical professionals, crew/production personnel and people working in the technical supply chain across the UK entertainment industry including those from live events, theatre, TV and film. Medical Grants are tailored to an individual’s needs and can include essential living costs, medical related expenses, advice, re-training and travel. Hardship Grants are tailored to help people who find themselves in financial difficulty, with short-term financial support. Wellbeing Support initiatives: • 24hr Helpline • Grants for dedicated councillor sessions • AJ Bursary for freelancers to access a free Mental Health First Aider training course • Financial support for of the industry initiative to give freelances access to a free Addiction and Recovery Aware training workshop • A dedicated website wellbeing resource page of both industry and public wellbeing support services including helplines, group networks and industry assistance organisations