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Best practice

Below you will find a range of resources and guidance on how to ensure your creative group is managed properly and you are adhering to necessary guidelines and legislation.

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Stitching Together Good Practice Guidelines

Stitching Together Good Practice Guidelines

Advice for facilitators of participatory textile making workshops and projects Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2021

Author: Andreea Lupu

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Remote Working

Remote Working

A free guide to remote working and working from home, including video conferencing, cloud storage and online collaboration Read more

Published: 27th March, 2020

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Outside In

Outside In

The benefits and issues involved in contracting out local authority arts services Read more

Published: 1st November, 2018

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Making Performances Accessible

Making Performances Accessible

Find out how you can make your performances accessible to people with hearing and sight loss Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2018

Updated: 22nd October, 2018

Author: Vicki Arogundade

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Welcoming Speakers of Different Languages

Welcoming Speakers of Different Languages

This briefing offers some practical tips on ways to welcome speakers of different languages to your creative group Read more

Published: 20th August, 2018

Updated: 22nd October, 2018

Author: Vicki Arogundade

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Commissioning

Commissioning

This briefing demystifies the commissioning process and demonstrates how it can be an opportunity for voluntary arts groups and individual artists. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2018

Updated: 22nd October, 2018

Author: Vicki Arogundade

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Incorporation and company law

Incorporation and company law

This briefing details the Companies Act 2006, designed to simplify and update the process of setting up and running a company Read more

Published: 7th August, 2018

Updated: 22nd October, 2018

Author: Vicki Arogundade

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Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery

Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery

Our guide to Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery - what to do in difficult situations Read more

Published: 6th August, 2018

Updated: 22nd October, 2018

Author: Vicki Arogundade

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GDPR: Data Protection

GDPR: Data Protection

How do new GDPR laws on data protection impact your creative activities Read more

Published: 24th November, 2017

Updated: 16th April, 2020

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Welcoming people with a learning disability

Welcoming people with a learning disability

How to make sure your creative activities are welcoming for those with special needs Read more

Published: 17th November, 2017

Updated: 1st July, 2019

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Risk management for charities

Risk management for charities

Risk management is important for charities of all sizes to ensure they can take informed decisions Read more

Published: 10th August, 2017

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Equality and Diversity

Equality and Diversity

A guide to understanding what equality and diversity mean for your creative group Read more

Published: 24th July, 2017

Updated: 2nd January, 2019

Author: Damien McGlynn

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How to create an equal opportunities policy

How to create an equal opportunities policy

Cover your group's activities by making a clear and comprehensive equal opportunities policy Read more

Published: 24th July, 2017

Updated: 2nd October, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Breaking Down Barriers

Breaking Down Barriers

A guide to help you remove potential barriers which prevent people from participating in your events and activities Read more

Published: 12th June, 2017

Updated: 5th January, 2018

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Events Checklist - disability and access

Events Checklist - disability and access

Practical guidance to help you plan, publicise and run an accessible event Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2017

Updated: 14th November, 2017

Author: Cassandra Barron

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Euan's Guide

Euan's Guide

Does your group meet in a venue? List it on Euan's Guide - the disabled access review website and app, for disabled people, by disabled people. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2017

Updated: 31st July, 2017

Author: Cassandra Barron

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Risk assessment: event organisers

Risk assessment: event organisers

Learn how to recognise the potential risks in planning an event and develop a full risk assessment Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 13th February, 2018

Author: Cassandra Barron

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Using photography

Using photography

Practical advice on taking, sharing and finding great photos to help your voluntary arts group Read more

Published: 14th February, 2017

Updated: 22nd June, 2017

Author: Cassandra Barron

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Using copyright music

Using copyright music

How to understand licensing fees for performing or playing music that is under copyright Read more

Published: 18th January, 2017

Updated: 2nd March, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Insurance for voluntary arts groups

Insurance for voluntary arts groups

The essentials to consider when looking at insurance for your group or activity Read more

Published: 5th January, 2017

Updated: 22nd June, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Way Ahead

Way Ahead

A Development Pack for Voluntary Organisations Read more

Published: 8th December, 2016

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Creative People and Places

Creative People and Places

10 things you need to know about working with voluntary arts groups Read more

Published: 7th December, 2016

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Volunteering in the Arts toolkit

Volunteering in the Arts toolkit

Guides to support groups to work with volunteers Read more

Published: 6th December, 2016

Updated: 9th October, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Health and Safety for lone and remote workers

Health and Safety for lone and remote workers

We look at the particulars of health and safety to be considered for those who work alone or remotely Read more

Published: 18th November, 2016

Updated: 9th October, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Data Protection Act

Data Protection Act

Everything you need to know about the Data Protection Act Read more

Published: 18th November, 2016

Updated: 24th November, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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