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Our links directory lists organisations of interest to those starting out, or moving on, in the creative and cultural industries.
Expand the headings below to find other sources of information and resources for this sector.
Arts management
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Arts and Humanities Research Council
The Creative and Performing Arts section of the AHRC website has been developed to help practice-led researchers working in the creative and performing arts easily find information about current AHRC funding opportunities and events relevant to their community. -
Common Purpose Matrix Programme
Common Purpose is a not-for-profit that offers a wide range of open and customised leadership programmes. -
Creative and Cultural Skills (CCS)
Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music, Performing, and Visual Arts. We bridge the gap between industry, education and the government, to give employers a real influence over education and skills in the UK. -
Cultural Leadership Programme
The Cultural Leadership Programme (CLP) is a Government funded investment in excellence in leadership across the creative and cultural industries. -
Higher Education and Research Opportunities (HERO)
HERO is the official gateway to UK universities, colleges and research organisations. HERO provides information, a database of links, to all aspects of higher education across six sections packed with information, advice and essential contacts.
Arts organisations and venues
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National Media Museum
The National Media Museum is part of the NMSI Museums Group (National Museum of Science and Industry) which also includes the Science Museum (based in London and at Wroughton in Wiltshire), the National Railway Museum (based in York and at Shildon in County Durham).
Business, enterprise and legal
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City & Guilds
City & Guilds offers learners over 500 qualifications in 28 industry areas – so that they can learn skills that equip them to fulfil their career ambitions or enrich their leisure time. -
Creative and Cultural Skills (CCS)
Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music, Performing, and Visual Arts. We bridge the gap between industry, education and the government, to give employers a real influence over education and skills in the UK. -
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE)
Aims to help create a strong, diverse and sustainable economy in Scotland. -
National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship
Flying Start gives thousands of undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to start their own business. All the help is free if you are a current student or graduate (of up to five years) of a UK university. RSA Flying Start Programme - a 12 month free programme for business readiness for graduates from UK universities of up to five years who wish to start businesses in the creative industries area. -
She Says
Aiming to get more women into the digital advertising industry and to the top of it. They hold networking events where key people in the industry share their thoughts and help people to either get started or work their way up. -
The Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust may be able to help you if you are aged 18-30, unemployed and have an idea for a business but can't raise the cash to get it started from anywhere else.
Careers information, advice and guidance
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Artswork
An independent youth arts development agency committed to developing creative opportunities for young people aged 12-25. Current programme of work includes: Projects, Training, Youth Arts Consultancy, Networking and Advice Services, and Creating Futures specialist arts work with young people at risk. -
City & Guilds
City & Guilds offers learners over 500 qualifications in 28 industry areas – so that they can learn skills that equip them to fulfil their career ambitions or enrich their leisure time. -
Creative and Cultural Skills (CCS)
Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music, Performing, and Visual Arts. We bridge the gap between industry, education and the government, to give employers a real influence over education and skills in the UK. -
CreativePeople
The CreativePeople network offers information on resources and events: workshops, conferences, courses, mentoring schemes, critical appraisal services and online toolkits. You will also find news about job opportunities and commissions. -
Cultural Leadership Programme
The Cultural Leadership Programme (CLP) is a Government funded investment in excellence in leadership across the creative and cultural industries. -
She Says
Aiming to get more women into the digital advertising industry and to the top of it. They hold networking events where key people in the industry share their thoughts and help people to either get started or work their way up.
Education and training
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Arts and Humanities Research Council
The Creative and Performing Arts section of the AHRC website has been developed to help practice-led researchers working in the creative and performing arts easily find information about current AHRC funding opportunities and events relevant to their community. -
Artswork
An independent youth arts development agency committed to developing creative opportunities for young people aged 12-25. Current programme of work includes: Projects, Training, Youth Arts Consultancy, Networking and Advice Services, and Creating Futures specialist arts work with young people at risk. -
City & Guilds
City & Guilds offers learners over 500 qualifications in 28 industry areas – so that they can learn skills that equip them to fulfil their career ambitions or enrich their leisure time. -
Common Purpose Matrix Programme
Common Purpose is a not-for-profit that offers a wide range of open and customised leadership programmes. -
Creative and Cultural Skills (CCS)
Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music, Performing, and Visual Arts. We bridge the gap between industry, education and the government, to give employers a real influence over education and skills in the UK. -
CreativePeople
The CreativePeople network offers information on resources and events: workshops, conferences, courses, mentoring schemes, critical appraisal services and online toolkits. You will also find news about job opportunities and commissions. -
Cultural Leadership Programme
The Cultural Leadership Programme (CLP) is a Government funded investment in excellence in leadership across the creative and cultural industries. -
Higher Education and Research Opportunities (HERO)
HERO is the official gateway to UK universities, colleges and research organisations. HERO provides information, a database of links, to all aspects of higher education across six sections packed with information, advice and essential contacts. -
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE)
Aims to help create a strong, diverse and sustainable economy in Scotland.
Industry bodies and associations
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Creative and Cultural Skills (CCS)
Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music, Performing, and Visual Arts. We bridge the gap between industry, education and the government, to give employers a real influence over education and skills in the UK.
Job sites
Publications
Research, resources, archives
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Common Purpose Matrix Programme
Common Purpose is a not-for-profit that offers a wide range of open and customised leadership programmes. -
Creative and Cultural Skills (CCS)
Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music, Performing, and Visual Arts. We bridge the gap between industry, education and the government, to give employers a real influence over education and skills in the UK. -
CreativePeople
The CreativePeople network offers information on resources and events: workshops, conferences, courses, mentoring schemes, critical appraisal services and online toolkits. You will also find news about job opportunities and commissions.
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