Everything you need to know to get involved and get planning an event for the Get Creative Festival in May 2020 Read more
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
Voluntary Arts Briefings provide essential guidance and advice in handy resources written in plain English.
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A free guide to remote working and working from home, including video conferencing, cloud storage and online collaboration Read more
Everything you need to know about handling complaints and setting up a complaints procedure for your voluntary group. Read more
You now have the opportunity to register your voluntary arts group as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). Read more
This briefing explains how Pension Auto-enrolment may affect you Read more
It’s an honour - recognising the people that matter to your voluntary arts group Read more
Find out how you can make your performances accessible to people with hearing and sight loss Read more
A guide exploring Community Media as a platform for local creative groups and activities Read more
This briefing offers some practical tips on ways to welcome speakers of different languages to your creative group Read more
This briefing demystifies the commissioning process and demonstrates how it can be an opportunity for 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
A basic introduction to the concept of social enterprise, offering examples of how it can work for you Read more
Our guide to Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery - what to do in difficult situations Read more
This briefing is designed to help you think through the process of hiring a freelance artist or facilitator. Read more
How to make the most of CSR and the potential benefits to your organisation Read more
The trustee's perspective on strategic fundraising for an arts organisation Read more
Guide to approaching business big and small for potential sponsorship Read more
How to make sure your creative activities are welcoming for those with special needs Read more
Risk management is important for charities of all sizes to ensure they can take informed decisions Read more
A guide to understanding what equality and diversity mean for your creative group Read more
Take a look at the digital platforms that can help your group organise and promote your creative activities! Read more
A guide to help you remove potential barriers which prevent people from participating in your events and activities Read more
Tips on how to plan and deliver a workshop or other creative skill-sharing sessions Read more
Practical guidance to help you plan, publicise and run an accessible event Read 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 assessment Read more
Practical advice on taking, sharing and finding great photos to help your voluntary arts group Read more
Find out the essential principles of designing good promotional materials Read more
How to understand licensing fees for performing or playing music that is under copyright Read more