FINANCIAL RESOURCES

NEGOTIATION

Sara Putt & Bectu - How to Negotiate: A Masterclass - Sara Putt, agent to many of the UK's leading HoD's will share her negotiating plan and checklist. You will learn how to: Get treated by employers with the respect that you deserve, take control of conversations when you are being offered work - being assertive without being confrontational, ensure that you are able to negotiate the best rate you can get

Professional skills: Negotiate your rate with Pamella Bisson - This video is available through the BECTU Bitesize library. This video offers top tips to help you develop your influencing and persuading skills and be more assertive and confident when negotiating your rates.

GRANTS AND FUNDS

The Prospect Benevolent Fund - Members facing financial distress can apply for a grant to cover critical expenses from our parent union Prospect’s benevolent fund. Download this form (you will need to log in as a member), fill it in and attach it in an email to BenevolentFund@prospect.org.uk. Members who want to support union colleagues suffering hardship can donate by paying into Account No: 20062028, Sort code: 608301.

Membership Subscription - Contact the membership team on 020 7346 0900 (office hours, Mon-Fri) or email membership@bectu.org.uk if become unemployed to reduce your rate to £5 per month.

Stop Gap Grants from the Film & TV Charity - People working behind the camera in film or TV can apply for Stop Gap Grants of up to £750 (for urgent financial needs). Applications can be made over the phone on 0800 054 0000 or by starting a live chat via the website.

ScreenSkills Bursary - a cash grant to help remove the obstacles to getting into the screen industries or progressing your career once you are in. You can apply for money to pay for most things that relate to work and continuing professional development, such as training fees, accommodation, care, disability access costs, equipment, software, and travel.

Benefits and Grants - Film & TV Charity - We’re here to help and have some useful information, tools, and resources that can help you understand what benefits you may be entitled to, and what grants you might be able to apply for.

Financial Support - Film & TV Charity

Managing Your Money - Film & TV Charity - Use their resources to help you take control of your finances by learning how to budget, save and prioritise your bills.