On the brink
When arts organisations are teetering on the brink of insolvency, a Company Voluntary Arrangement may throw them a lifeline. Mahmo…
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From small beginnings
Elliot Grove tells how film school classes have contributed to the Raindance Film Festival becoming an international brand.
Beer money
Jim Beirne describes how a gastro pub has contributed a significant amount to Live Theatre’s funding for new plays.
Where there’s a will…
New Inheritance Tax rules mean that everyone will be better off giving 10% to charity rather than a lower percentage. Peter Shand…
Charity shop fundraising
Beckie Smith tells how a charity shop is contributing to funding Tewkesbury’s theatre, The Roses.
Breathing Life Into In Memoriam Giving
In Memoriam giving remains one of the most under-developed and reactive methods of raising funds within the whole voluntary sector…
Bringing heritage to life
Ambitious projects can still be financed through the unlikely source of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Alastair Fairley explains…
Defining values
Julia Rowntree, with Russell Willis Taylor and Anna Ledgard, reveal how a focus on practical and effective ways to create real val…
Mind the gap
Has the time come for a new arts investment fund? Graham Henderson makes the case
Taxing gifts
The recent budget has propelled charitable giving and tax into the media spotlight. Mahmood Reza explains what it’s all abou…
Small is beautiful
The success of Cockpit Arts’ business growth loan scheme highlights the potential for tailored micro finance in the arts. Ellen…
Dancing for cash
Mark Skipper describes the development of a fundraising campaign that is securing Northern Ballet’s full complement of dancers i…
Valuing investors
Geoff Burnand and Margaret Bolton explain why the arts sector is of interest to mainstream investors
Inspiring hospitality
Jo Rodger shares the secrets of a successful corporate hospitality programme at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Theatres and weddings – a marriage of convenience
Sarah Comerford says there can be no more perfect venue for a wedding than one of England’s most beautiful and historic theatres
Tax and giving: putting donors first
In the second of two articles on initiatives for stimulating fundraising in the cultural sector, Javier Stanziola looks at tax inc…
Good on paper, bad in practice
In the first of a two articles looking at policy initiatives for stimulating fundraising in the cultural sector, Javier Stanziola…
Artistic licence
Licensing your art for commercial use is not for everyone, but Mainda Kiwelu believes that, used properly, it can open up revenue…
One for all and all for one
A renaissance is happening in the regions’ theatres, says Liz Wilson, as people realise that ensemble companies can increase cam…
Café culture
Struggling to make the most of your catering arm? Chris Brown has some suggestions
Capitalising on costume
A clear focus on business objectives and a strong partnership between staff and volunteers are the bedrock of an effective costume…
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Claire Antrobus weighs up the risks and benefits of loan finance
Building a learning community
Jim Beirne discusses a series of social enterprises designed to create additional income streams, based around creative and physic…
Food for thought
Alison O’Neill shares some advice on making the most out of your venue’s catering arm
