About Bectu

Bectu is a Trade Union that currently represents 40,000 people across the media and entertainment industries. Bectu is split into five divisions - Arts and Entertainment (this is where the Theatre Freelancers Branch is), BBC, Independent Broadcasting, London Production Division and Regional Production Division. 

Bectu is a sector of the larger Prospect union. Prospect has over 160,000 members and covers industries including Aviation, Energy, Heritage, Transport, and more.

The Head of Bectu is Philippa Childs, and Prospect's General Secretary is Mike Clancy.

Bectu Membership generally costs members less than £16 per month - sitting at less than 1% of members' earnings. 

Freelance members can get Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance from Bectu at £40/year through Bectu Extra