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Celebrating cultural philanthropists

Thu 27 Jul 2017

Celebrating cultural philanthropists

With only 1% of philanthropic giving going to the arts, Caroline McCormick shares her thoughts on how the sector can convince more people to give. In 2016, I launched the Achates Philanthropy Prize to celebrate first-.....Read more

Data protection changes - A burden and an opportunity

Fri 28 Jul 2017

Data protection changes - A burden and an opportunity

New data protection regulations come into force next May, and while some may see this as a burden, Live Music Now is seizing the opportunity to renew contact with its supporters. Evan Dawson and Emily Roberts explain how.....Read more

New Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance

Tue 01 Aug 2017

New Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance

Arts Council England has announced Sector Support Organisation Status for a New Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance The National Alliance for Museums, Health and Wellbeing and the National Alliance for Arts, Healt.....Read more

Governance in the arts and museums: a practical guide

Fri 04 Aug 2017

Governance in the arts and museums: a practical guide

The Clore Leadership Programme, supported by Arts Council England, has recently published a pilot practical guide for good governance in arts and museums. This pilot guide has been compiled by Clore governance associ.....Read more

One in three think classical music must drop ‘elitist’ tradition

Mon 07 Aug 2017

One in three think classical music must drop ‘elitist’ tradition

Almost half of respondents to a YouGov poll said more young children must learn a classical instrument if the artform is to survive. Elitist’ traditions and the perception that big classical music concerts always tak.....Read more

Employment in culture up 20% in past five years

Mon 07 Aug 2017

Employment in culture up 20% in past five years

A boom in employment means the Government must prioritise the creative sector in Brexit negotiations, the Creative Industries Federation has said. Employment in the cultural sector has grown steadily over the past fi.....Read more

Arts sector demands answers over funding of Wise Children

Mon 07 Aug 2017

Arts sector demands answers over funding of Wise Children

Arts Council England has denied that it gave special treatment to a national portfolio application from Emma Rice’s new theatre company. Arts Council England (ACE) has been forced to defend its decision to offer four-.....Read more

Research supports theory that arts can heal society

Mon 07 Aug 2017

Research supports theory that arts can heal society

People who engage with the arts are more likely to be charitable donors and volunteers, a new study has found. Engagement in the arts could be key to countering cultural and political divisions in the UK, according t.....Read more

Finding a venue for arts activities – Voluntary Arts Briefing

Mon 07 Aug 2017

Finding a venue for arts activities – Voluntary Arts Briefing

Space is always at a premium and, for many voluntary arts groups, finding a venue to meet for rehearsals, workshops, performances or exhibitions is one of the most challenging tasks they face. Traditional community space.....Read more

Can success on the pitch revive Huddersfield’s fortunes?

Mon 14 Aug 2017

Can success on the pitch revive Huddersfield’s fortunes?

Really interesting and honest article by Julian Coman in the Observer recently about Huddersfield and how promotion of the Terriers into the Premier League might revive the town's fortunes and bring more prosperity. For.....Read more

Finding a venue for creative groups - Voluntary Arts

Wed 09 Aug 2017

Finding a venue for creative groups - Voluntary Arts

Space is always at a premium and, for many voluntary arts groups, finding a venue to meet for rehearsals, workshops, performances or exhibitions is one of the most challenging tasks they face. Traditional community space.....Read more

FREE accredited Mental Health First Aid Training

Wed 16 Aug 2017

FREE accredited Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA Youth) Free Accredited training provided by Harmless CIC and funded by Kirklees Council district committees for Batley & Spen, Hudder.....Read more

How to create an equal opps policy? Voluntary Arts briefing

Wed 16 Aug 2017

How to create an equal opps policy? Voluntary Arts briefing

Making sure everyone has equal access to participate and enjoy a group's creative activities is important but if you don't have a clear equal opportunities policy, it can be hard to be clear on your group's approach and .....Read more

The Aviva Community Fund opens on 12 September

Thu 24 Aug 2017

The Aviva Community Fund opens on 12 September

The Aviva Community Fund offers you the chance to get funding from £1,000 up to £25,000 for an important cause in your community. All you have to do is enter a project for your community organisation – even if you too.....Read more

Government study demonstrates culture’s economic value

Sun 03 Sep 2017

Government study demonstrates culture’s economic value

The importance of culture, sport and heritage organisations to local economies has been highlighted by a new Government-commissioned report. The “highly exploratory” study concludes that culture and heritage are “importa.....Read more

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