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Below you'll find a range of resources to help you to plan and promote your event as well as make sure it's welcoming to all!

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteering Spirit Wales

Volunteering Spirit Wales

Building partnerships and developing event volunteering Read more

Published: 26th July, 2017

Updated: 4th August, 2017

Author: Gwenan Davies

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

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

How to set up a community cinema

How to set up a community cinema

Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2017

Updated: 8th March, 2017

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Finding a venue - some new ideas

Finding a venue - some new ideas

Guidance on finding a new venue for your creative activities. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Cassandra Barron

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: 14th December, 2021

Author: Cassandra Barron

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

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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