The Equity Benevolent Guild of Western Australia (Inc)

The Equity Benevolent Guild of Western Australia (Inc) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists and arts workers in Western Australia. The guild provides targeted financial assistance to entertainment professionals facing hardship or distress, particularly those impacted by injury, illness, or other circumstances that prevent them from working temporarily or permanently.

Purpose and Activities

The guild operates as a registered charity focusing on alleviating hardship within the entertainment community of Western Australia. Its support includes financial aid and practical assistance designed to help artists, actors, and other entertainment professionals sustain their livelihoods during difficult times.

As part of its mission, the guild participates in broader industry initiatives, such as ACTober—an annual month-long campaign highlighting and advocating for the performing arts sector. Funds raised during these campaigns are strictly used within Western Australia to benefit local artists and arts workers, ensuring that support remains community-focused.

Governance and Volunteerism

The Equity Benevolent Guild is administered by a management committee of volunteers drawn from the entertainment industry, reflecting the guild’s commitment to community-led support. This volunteer governance model aligns with other similar benevolent funds and trusts across Australia that serve the creative professional sector.

Relationship with Artist Relief Fund WA

The Equity Benevolent Guild shares objectives and partnerships with the Artist Relief Fund WA, another volunteer-run charity in Western Australia. The Artist Relief Fund WA similarly offers financial relief and resources—such as free or low-cost legal advice and educational materials—to entertainment professionals across all art forms. Both organizations collaborate to provide comprehensive support mechanisms for individuals working in the arts within the region.

Registration and Acknowledgments

The Equity Benevolent Guild of Western Australia (Inc) is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) under ABN 49 668 439 931 RR0001. It is recognized for its focused efforts in providing vital support to the entertainment community in Western Australia.

This guild represents a crucial component of the Australian arts welfare network, complementing other benevolent funds across the country dedicated to supporting the livelihoods and wellbeing of creative professionals in times of need[1][3][4][5].

[1] https://www.artistreliefwa.org.au [2] https://www.artistreliefwa.org.au/resources [3] https://www.artistreliefwa.org.au/mission-values-structure [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/9f83bc3c-5bc7-ec11-a7b5-002248116f6b/documents/f337cf1e-640b-ee11-8f6e-002248110683 [5] https://www.meaa.org/benefits/benevolent-and-support-funds/