Supporting Audiovisual Performers. Strengthening the Creative Economy

The British Equity Collecting Society (BECS) is a UK not-for-profit organisation that protects the rights of audiovisual performers and ensures fair remuneration for their work. Through our work, we support a sustainable and thriving creative sector that benefits performers, industry, and the wider public.

What We Do

BECS manages and enforces performers’ audiovisual rights in the UK and internationally. We negotiate agreements with collective management organisations worldwide to secure fair payment for performers when their work is used, broadcast, or shared. By ensuring performers are properly remunerated, we help sustain the creative industries and enable continued cultural production.

Why This Matters

A fair and sustainable creative industry benefits everyone. By protecting performers’ rights and ensuring fair pay, BECS contributes to a stronger cultural economy, supports creative careers, and helps maintain a diverse and vibrant creative sector for public enjoyment.

Education and Advocacy

BECS provides education, guidance, and advocacy on performers’ rights, including initiatives such as “Know Your Rights”. We also engage in policy discussions on issues including copyright, artificial intelligence, and fair remuneration, helping to shape a balanced and sustainable future for the creative industries.

 

 

BECS is a UK not-for-profit organisation operating for the public benefit. We are committed to equality and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background.

We are delighted to invite you to our 2026 Annual General Meeting.

This year’s AGM is particularly significant as members will elect five Directors to the Board.

Full details - https://www.becs.org.uk/agm2026/

We are seeking nominations from BECS members for directors to serve on the Board of Management of BECS.  By becoming a board member you will be helping shape the future of BECS!

Full details - https://www.becs.org.uk/becs-seeks-nominations-for-elected-directors-from-the-membership-4/

For self-employed people in the screen and creative industries this is something that could impact you.

Please take a few moments to complete the survey -

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