Achieving Great Art for Everyone: A Strategic Framework for the Arts
In this report Arts Council England sets out its policy agenda and strategic goals for 2010 – 2020. For more ACE publications visit here. Arts Council England, 2010
Social Impact Study of UK Theatre
This academic report looked at UK theatre in the early 2000s. It drew out ten social impacts, categorised into personal, group, civic and ‘hard’. One of very few studies into theatre specifically, and still useful for benchmarking and advocacy. University of Sheffield, 2006
Policy Action Team 10: A Report to the Social Exclusion Unit
Seminal government report that sets out how the then Labour government believed sport and the arts could contribute to neighbourhood renewal, community development and social inclusion. Marked a turning point in government policy with regards arts and culture. DCMS, 1999
Use or Ornament? The Social Impact of Participation in the Arts
The first major report to describe the impacts that participatory arts can have in terms of personal development, social cohesion, community empowerment, local image and identity, imagination and health and wellbeing. As valuable now as it was then. Francois Matarasso, 1997
A Policy for the Arts: First Steps
The first UK government White Paper for the arts, which set out radical new ideas and values around art for the many not for the few. Jenny Lee MP, 1965
E-briefing to Arts & Culture Organisations
A collection of links guidance and advice to support organisations during/post Covid-19. Safeguarding Liverpool, 2020
Remote Working Safeguarding Guidelines
Internal policy developed by CE following research within the sector, for sharing. Collective Encounters, 2020
Let’s Create
Arts Council England's ten year strategy from 2020 - 2030. Arts Council England, 2020.
Season for Change Toolkit
Part of a UK wide cultural programme inspiring urgent and inclusive action on climate change, this is a digital collection of tips, case studies and resources to help people use the arts and culture to work for a more sustainable future.
Applying Performance: Live Art, Socially Engaged Theatre and Affective Practice
This academic text explores the process of making contemporary performance in social contexts. Nicola Shaughnessy, 2012.