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  • Engaging deaf and Disabled people: A Toolkit for Creative Groups

    Engaging deaf and Disabled people: A Toolkit for Creative Groups

    A new toolkit designed to help creative groups spark creativity among their local deaf and disabled community Read more

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    GDPR: Data Protection

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

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    How to create an equal opportunities policy

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

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    Events Checklist - disability and access

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

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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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Engaging deaf and Disabled people: A Toolkit for Creative Groups

Engaging deaf and Disabled people: A Toolkit for Creative Groups

A new toolkit designed to help creative groups spark creativity among their local deaf and disabled community Read more

Published: 26th February, 2026

Updated: 10th March, 2026

Author: Gareth Coles

Spotlight on . . . Printed Music Licensing Limited

Spotlight on . . . Printed Music Licensing Limited

How could PMLL help your group to legally copy and share music? Read more

Published: 18th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Risk assessment for event organisers

Risk assessment for event organisers

Learn how to plan a risk assessment for your event Read more

Published: 20th February, 2025

Updated: 29th January, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

Safeguarding

Safeguarding

Guidance for developing a safeguarding policy if your group works with children, young people or vulnerable adults Read more

Published: 28th November, 2024

Author: Gareth Coles

Top tips: recruit, engage, and support volunteers

Top tips: recruit, engage, and support volunteers

A short video of top tips to develop your volunteer programme by Aled Wyn Thomas from Sherman Theatre Read more

Published: 30th November, 2023

Updated: 22nd August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Supporting Everyday Creativity

Supporting Everyday Creativity

Read the new resource from Audience Agency and the Centre for Cultural Value, commissioned by Arts Council England Read more

Published: 1st November, 2023

Updated: 22nd August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

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

Updated: 22nd August, 2024

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: 22nd August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Outside In

Outside In

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

Published: 1st November, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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 August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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 December, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Way Ahead

Way Ahead

A Development Pack for Voluntary Organisations Read more

Published: 8th December, 2016

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Volunteering in the Arts toolkit

Volunteering in the Arts toolkit

Guide to support groups to work with volunteers Read more

Published: 6th December, 2016

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Data Protection Act

Data Protection Act

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

Published: 18th November, 2016

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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