We democratise access to culture. Join us for #CultureMakes, a UK-wide campaign to celebrate the 8 Types of Impact of Culture and Heritage.
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We are so thrilled to announce @AchatesPrize is back in 2022! Call for entries now open. Join us in celebrating cultural philanthropy and the impact of gifts of all sizes. More on our brand new website:
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As we continue to share insights from Caroline Lucas’ recent lecture, we're excited to highlight another key idea. Caroline delivered an inspiring talk on the cultural sector's vital role in tackling the climate emergency.
Read the full speech here: culturalphilanthropyfoundati…
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Today, we’re excited to share another key idea from Caroline Lucas' recent lecture. Caroline delivered an insightful talk on the cultural sector's crucial role in addressing the climate emergency.
Read the full speech here: 🔗tinyurl.com/365f5r6w
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There was so much to reflect on in Caroline Lucas' brilliant lecture, exploring how the cultural sector should play a leading role in responding to the climate emergency.
We'll share key ideas here in the coming weeks. Read the full speech -🔗tinyurl.com/365f5r6w
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Today we are thrilled to be sharing this message from award-winning writer @KitdeWaal, as an ambassador for #CultureMakes. Organisations across the UK are joining us in sharing stories of the positive impact of the work they do in mental health and wellbeing.
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In October, as part of the Culture Makes campaign, we celebrate the impact of culture on mental health. A recent Fabian Society report reveals that over 60% of adults believe access to arts and culture boosts mental wellbeing. #CultureMakes
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We are looking for our next Foundation Director!
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious leader to build on our work developing innovative programmes to support the sustainability of our sector and the democratisation of culture.
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Over the coming months, we’ll be highlighting how the 8 Types of Impact contribute to the new government's Five Missions, beginning today with ✨Innovation✨. Our sector's work is foundational to a more accessible, connected, and sustainable future for all #CultureMakes
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This month #CultureMakes celebrates Economic Impact!
Every year SST provides paid work for over 25 freelancers - like Sophie Lau (pictured)
Read our interview with her:
stephen-spender.org/creative…
Read more creative careers interviews: stephen-spender.org/tag/crea…
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ALT Photo of Sophie Lau leading a creative translation workshop at a school. Image text reads "Culture Makes... for creative careers" with logo in red. #mfltwitterati #edutwitter #xl8
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Culture creates jobs, it re-energises localities and guards against the brain drain of those leaving for work elsewhere. Through the multiplier effect, measured as Gross Added Value, for every £1 to culture, £1.17 is generated for the economy.
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If this is the economic impact of culture now, imagine the impact that would be possible if it was properly funded. #CultureMakes
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Continuing our #CultureMakes campaign today, figures for over 225 UK-wide organisations form a compelling picture of the real value of culture, and what is possible even when we know Arts Council funding has been by 16% over the past 7 years.
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And at the UK’s only arts centre dedicated to offering best-practice in creative provision for children & families: 'I love coming to @Z_arts_mcr because the activities and classes here allow me to express my personality and open my mind to the world of creativity' #CultureMakes
ALT Children on the floor, looking up joyfully at a multi-coloured piece of material other children are holding above them.
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☀️ This summer we’re supported six new writers on the next step of their creative journeys & 100 young storytellers through #NYTStoryFest
❤️ We believe supporting new stories & new voices is more important than ever before
#CultureMakes @culturalphilfdn @weareAchates
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‘We're lucky to have this arts and culture centre in Havant. I have been to quite a few events for adults and children and they have all been great. Very accessible and affordable.’
In the @thespringhavant's own words, they're a small place #WhereBigThingsHappen!
#CultureMakes
ALT A young girl with a pair of scissors in her hand looks up at the adult helping her with craft activities. Red Culture Makes... logo bottom right.
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Today 200+ organisations are celebrating the Creative Impact of culture and heritage across the UK. This is first of our 8 Types of Impact, and describes the unique impacts of the cultural experience. Check out #CultureMakes to be inspired by the incredible stories of impact.
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Cultural Philanthropy Foundation retweeted
Caroline McCormick has been investigating ways of encouraging cultural philanthropy in a new campaign #CultureMakes... @CulturalPhilFdn
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Cultural Philanthropy Foundation retweeted
Excellent article by @pollytoynbee "... state spending shows no other investment where minuscule sums offer such enormous returns. That’s without pricing in local pride®eneration & the educational, emotional & psychological benefits–or the sheer human value in the art itself"
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"We need a shift in our vision of society. I believe culture can show the way" – our Chair, Caroline McCormick writes for @ArtsPro today about the thinking behind our #CultureMakes Campaign.
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Come on #CultureMakes some noise! Bringing together a coalition of over 150 culture and heritage organisations across the UK, our new campaign Culture Makes… celebrates the 8 Types of Impact of Culture and Heritage.
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