Leave Means Leave tries to shut down anti-Brexit arts project
The Photographers’ Gallery says it will not curtail activity in the face of complaints from the pro-Brexit campaign group.&n…
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Shadow minister: arts funding ‘should be conditional on ethical employment’
Justin Madders made the comments in relation to a tribunal hearing concerning the employment rights of art educators at the Nation…
How to… generate revenue from intellectual property
Many arts organisations need to think differently about their intellectual property to generate much-needed revenue. Luke McDonagh…
Universal challenges in the arts
Having worked in the arts all over the world, Matina Magkou has observed some common challenges – and ways of overcoming the…
Are you really GDPR ready?
GDPR obligations go beyond direct marketing, so when it comes to managing commercial risk, what might you have missed, asks Debbie…
A customer-friendly approach to GDPR
Asking your customers to ‘re-consent’ to contact from you could threaten your relationship, but Michael Nabarro sugges…
Direct conversion has arrived
Charities in England and Wales join Scotland in being able to convert directly to a charitable incorporated organisation. Mahmood…
GDPR: How to get the job done
Complying with the new data protection regulation may seem like an impossible task, but it’s one we all have to get to grips…
GDPR and fundraising: Everything you need to know
Some arts charities are unsurprisingly nervous about the new General Data Protection Regulation that comes into effect next year….
A burden and an opportunity
New data protection regulations come into force next May, and while some may see this as a burden, Live Music Now is seizing the o…
A change in status
Some freelancers and contractors working in the public sector may be taxed at source via PAYE following changes in legislation. Ma…
Sharing touring data
After updating its approach to data collection and sharing, Sadler’s Wells noticed a surge in email sign-ups for its visitin…
Respect for the artist
What rights do artists have when their work is exhibited without their permission? Eleni Polycarpou considers the controversy surr…
No immunity in Italy
UK-based artworks loaned overseas to museums or galleries are more at risk from seizure in Italy than they would be in other Europ…
Copyright protection and infringement
Do you know your rights? Abby Yolda answers some common questions about the copyright of artistic works and what to do if your wor…
Making the switch
Is converting a charity to a charitable incorporated organisation worth the hassle? Mahmood Reza looks at the pros and cons, and e…
Relief for orchestras
Orchestra Tax Relief is imminent. Sean Egan explains how it will work and urges those eligible to start planning now.
Managing the money
Do you regularly find your head pickled by the financial rules and regulations pertaining to fundraising? Accountant Pete O’…
Pensions time-bomb to hit small arts organisations
Many arts organisations will face increased payroll costs of up to 3% as pensions legislation starts to affect smaller employers.
Legal advice for free
Russell King describes how, through the Lawyers Volunteering for the Arts scheme, he has helped Peckham Platform establish itself…
Cue a new legal entity
Sean Egan outlines what you need to know about becoming a charitable incorporated organisation.
Let’s get commercial
Sean Egan believes that the new Localism Act gives local authorities the opportunity to enter into a more commercial relationship…
Making a merger work
Are two heads better than one? Mahmood Reza explains why and how arts organisations can merge to ensure survival and success
Essential Finance – A beginner’s guide to VAT
Mahmood Reza provides an ABC of VAT.
