Arts & music
Why culture matters
“These pages are designed to help you reach out to different audiences and have a conversation about why #culturematters. There are three simple steps to making the case:” Why culture matters
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“Have you always wanted to sing in a choir but not found the right one for you? Why not check out our choir resources and start up your own?” The big big sing
View moreCivic Buildings
“Locality’s guide to the community-ownership of theatres, arts venues and civic buildings.” Civic building
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Community ownership of theatres and arts venues
This guidance written by Locality contains loads of advice on how communities can have a say over the future of theatres, arts venues and civic buildings – whether that be through an asset transfer (putting the ownership in the the community’s …
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Resources to run arts events for your community
This toolkit from Booktrust has case studies and lots of advice to help you run your own literacy and arts events in your local library or community centre. The toolkit shows you how to promote your event, support the audience …
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Start a neighbourhood cinema
Community cinemas bring local people together to watch great films in spaces such as community centres, village halls, or even local pubs. The BFI Neighbourhood Cinema website can help you find out about how to set up a neighbourhood cinema …
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How to start a community radio station
Community radio stations are a great way of reporting and celebrating what’s going on in your local area. But if there isn’t already a station in your area, starting your own can be a bit daunting. This great website assists …
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Find arts & music projects with Project Dirt
Arts and music projects can use Project Dirt to find other projects that are happening in their area. Project Dirt is a great website where community focused folks can get together to discuss and partake in environmental and community projects, …
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Funding for arts organisations
The Arts Council have compiled a list of organisations that provide funding and grants for arts groups and projects. There’s a list of contacts and directories for all sorts of arts organisations – including ones which the Arts Council are …
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Tips to make your charity craft group a success
This article from Fresh Stitches is a great read for crafts groups with charitable aims. It’s full of anecdotes, as well as tips on how to get donations for funding and supplies, how to promote your project and how to …
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