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  • GDPR: Data Protection

    GDPR: Data Protection

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

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    Micro-volunteering

    A guide to how creative groups can benefit from volunteers contributing in small chunks Read more

  • 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

  • Sharing Your Creative Skills

    Sharing Your Creative Skills

    Tips on how to plan and deliver a workshop or other creative skill-sharing sessions Read more

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Briefings

Creative Lives Briefings provide essential guidance and advice in handy resources written in plain English.

Find Briefings and resources by category: Getting Started | Get Funded | Planning Events | Publicity & Promotion | Best Practice | Roles & Responsibilities


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

Latest Government Guidelines in Ireland

Latest Government Guidelines in Ireland

Latest government guidance for participating in creative cultural activities in Ireland Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2020

Updated: 7th January, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Latest Government Guidelines in Northern Ireland

Latest Government Guidelines in Northern Ireland

Latest government guidance for participating in creative cultural activities in Northern Ireland Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2020

Updated: 7th January, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Latest Government Guidelines in Wales

Latest Government Guidelines in Wales

Government guidance for people who work and participate in the arts in Wales. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2020

Updated: 8th April, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Latest Government Guidelines in Scotland

Latest Government Guidelines in Scotland

Latest government guidance for participating in creative cultural activities in Scotland. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2020

Updated: 16th August, 2021

Author: Andreea Lupu

Latest Government Guidelines in England

Latest Government Guidelines in England

New government guidance for people who participate in creative activities in England Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2020

Updated: 7th January, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

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: 9th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Get Creative Outdoors Festival toolkit

Get Creative Outdoors Festival toolkit

Everything you need to know to get involved and get planning an event for the Get Creative Festival Read more

Published: 10th December, 2019

Updated: 8th July, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Handling Complaints

Handling Complaints

Everything you need to know about handling complaints and setting up a complaints procedure for your voluntary group. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2018

Author: Vicki Arogundade

Charitable Incorporated Organisations

Charitable Incorporated Organisations

You now have the opportunity to register your voluntary arts group as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). Read more

Published: 12th November, 2018

Updated: 16th March, 2020

Author: Vicki Arogundade

Pension Auto-Enrolment

Pension Auto-Enrolment

This briefing explains how Pension Auto-enrolment may affect you Read more

Published: 12th November, 2018

Author: Vicki Arogundade

Nominating for Honours

Nominating for Honours

It’s an honour - recognising the people that matter to your voluntary arts group Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2018

Author: Vicki Arogundade

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

Community Media

Community Media

A guide exploring Community Media as a platform for local creative groups and activities Read more

Published: 21st August, 2018

Updated: 22nd October, 2018

Author: Vicki Arogundade

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

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

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

Social Enterprise

Social Enterprise

A basic introduction to the concept of social enterprise, offering examples of how it can work for you Read more

Published: 6th August, 2018

Updated: 13th June, 2019

Author: Vicki Arogundade

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

Engaging with Freelancers

Engaging with Freelancers

This briefing is designed to help you think through the process of hiring a freelance artist or facilitator. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2018

Updated: 22nd October, 2018

Author: Vicki Arogundade

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

How to make the most of CSR and the potential benefits to your organisation Read more

Published: 7th December, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

Trustees and Fundraising

Trustees and Fundraising

The trustee's perspective on strategic fundraising for an arts organisation Read more

Published: 7th December, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

Attracting Business Sponsors

Attracting Business Sponsors

Guide to approaching business big and small for potential sponsorship Read more

Published: 7th December, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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: 21st September, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

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

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

Micro-volunteering

Micro-volunteering

A guide to how creative groups can benefit from volunteers contributing in small chunks Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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

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: 14th December, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Digital Skills

Digital Skills

Take a look at the digital platforms that can help your group organise and promote your creative activities! Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2017

Updated: 22nd October, 2018

Author: Cassandra Barron

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

Sharing Your Creative Skills

Sharing Your Creative Skills

Tips on how to plan and deliver a workshop or other creative skill-sharing sessions Read more

Published: 6th June, 2017

Updated: 23rd April, 2020

Author: Damien McGlynn

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    imaGine

    Evesham-based community space offering free books, art displays, and creative opportunities

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    Friendly open-access choir based in Kent

  • The Games Maker Choir

    The Games Maker Choir

    London-based choir welcoming sporting volunteers

  • The Louis Armstrong: Dover

    The Louis Armstrong: Dover

    A well-established public house in central Dover that hosts music and comedy nights as well as regular creative groups

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  • Volunteering in the Arts toolkit

    Volunteering in the Arts toolkit

    Guides to support groups to work with volunteers

  • Creative Network

    Creative Network

    Make new connections at our series of friendly online get-togethers. All welcome!

  • Creativity Map

    Creativity Map

    Help us create a map of all the creative groups and activities by adding your listing

  • Age of Creativity Festival

    Age of Creativity Festival

    Age of Creativity, England's national festival for creative ageing, taking place from 1 - 31 May 2019

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