How do new GDPR laws on data protection impact your creative activities Read more
A guide to how creative groups can benefit from volunteers contributing in small chunks Read more
Cover your group's activities by making a clear and comprehensive equal opportunities policy Read more
Tips on how to plan and deliver a workshop or other creative skill-sharing sessions Read more
Voluntary Arts Briefings provide essential guidance and advice in handy resources written in plain English.
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Find out How You Can Make Your Performances Accessible to People With Hearing and Sight LossRead more
Community Media - as a platform for the voluntary arts and crafts sector.Read more
This briefing offers some practical tips on ways to welcome speakers of different languages to your voluntary arts group.Read more
This briefing demystifies the commissioning process and demonstrates how it can be an opportunity for the voluntary arts groups and individual artists.Read more
This briefing details the Companies Act 2006, designed to simplify and update the process of setting up and running a company.Read more
This briefing gives a basic introduction to the concept of social enterprise, offers examples of how it can work for you in an arts environment, and lists key considerations if you are thinking of starting your own.Read more
Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery Guidance ResourceRead more
This briefing is designed to help you think through the process of hiring a freelance artist or facilitator.Read more
Everything you need to know to get involved in the Get Creative Festival 2018Read more
How to make the most of CSR and the potential benefits to your organisationRead more
The trustee's perspective on strategic fundraising for an arts organisationRead more
Guide to approaching business big and small for potential sponsorshipRead more
How do new GDPR laws on data protection impact your creative activitiesRead more
How to make sure your creative activities are welcoming for those with special needsRead more
Risk management is important for charities of all sizes to ensure they can take informed decisionsRead more
A guide to how creative groups can benefit from volunteers contributing in small chunksRead more
A guide to understanding what equality and diversity mean for your creative groupRead more
Cover your group's activities by making a clear and comprehensive equal opportunities policyRead more
A guide to help you remove potential barriers which prevent people from participating in your events and activitiesRead more
Tips on how to plan and deliver a workshop or other creative skill-sharing sessionsRead more
Practical guidance to help you plan, publicise and run an accessible eventRead more
Guidance on finding a new venue for your creative activities.Read more
Learn how to recognise the potential risks in planning an event and develop a full risk assessmentRead more
Practical advice on taking, sharing and finding great photos to help your voluntary arts groupRead more
Find out the essential principles of designing good promotional materialsRead more
How to understand licensing fees for performing or playing music that is under copyrightRead more
Tips on developing sharp, succinct, successful marketing campaigns online and offlineRead more
Our Briefing gives you a simple guide to planning effective publicity for your organisation or eventRead more
Tips to help you structure your press release effectivelyRead more
The essentials to consider when looking at insurance for your group or activityRead more
Tips to make sure you're engaging with your potential audience onlineRead more
How to effectively measure and record time and contributionsRead more