The London Rents Map
Shows average monthly private sector rents for different types of home across London. Data on average rents is given at postcode district level and is based on a sample covering the last 12 months. It does…
The Rural Urban Synthesis Society (RUSS)
Volunteer members led Community Land Trust based in south London. RUSS aims to establish a model development process for creating socially, economically and environmentally sustainable neighbourhoods of high quality homes, managed by residents, which…
Creative Network West
Network of creatives in Hounslow and the surrounding area. Encourages new connections and collaborations, peer support and business development between artists and creative businesses. Projects include:
GREEN ROOMS
London’s arts hotel, a social enterprise that offers affordable accommodation for artists visiting the capital. Several events spaces are also available for hire, plus a restaurant and a bar.
Money Saving Expert
Consumer website dedicated to advice, research, finding deals, saving cash and campaigning for financial justice. Estimates that the average person in the UK can save 25% through actively moving to better deals. Free to use and no…
Shelter
Housing information and campaigning charity. Offers: Housing advice includes dealing with rent increases for private tenants, eviction, council housing, repossession and benefits.
Starving Artists
Paid for membership artist led organisation listing a wide range of artist opportunities and open calls, plus mentoring.
Access to Work guide from Disability Arts Online
Access to Work is an employment support programme run by the Department for Work and Pensions. Access to Work can provide grants to remove barriers disabled people face in taking on paid…
Art Guard
Property guardian scheme for artists in London, for affordable temporary accommodation.
FREELANCE : FUTURES resources
FREELANCE : FUTURES was a summer programme of learning and action for equitable conditions in culture in 2022. Most seminars and presentations were recorded and are still available online. Sessions explored sector organising, freelancer rights and…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuE1_rPcXIz-0aKm_HvcmNw/videos
International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA)
IFACCA provides programmes for its members, usually national arts councils and government level culture agencies around the world. Services cover international relationships, cultural exchange, knowledge and evidence. They provide a network…
I LIKE NETWORKING
Coaching and mentoring for women and non binary people in the creative industries. Aims to help individuals thrive in their creative careers, connecting companies and organisations to diverse talent and resources to better support their workforce. Lists…
Run The Check
Listings and newsletter for artist opportunities, jobs, exhibtions, and professional freelance open calls.
Artist Open Calls
A service by artists, for artists, listing UK and international arts opportunities, residencies, open calls, commissions, bursaries, arts funding and arts jobs.
The Radical Queer Therapist: Collaboration Agreement
A starting point for co creating a formal agreement for an organisation and artist working together. Aiming to complement the organisation’s access policy to respond to the changing needs of visitors, staff and collaborators,…
https://www.theradicalqueertherapist.com/collaboration-agreement
Access Docs for Artists
Information on writing an access document for disabled artists. An access doc, or access ‘rider’, is a document that outlines your disability access needs. You might make one so that you can give it to people…
Creators Rights Alliance
A coalition of major creator led trade associations, unions and groups which exist to promote, protect and further the interests of authors and artists of creative works. Campaigns on fair contracts, pay, working conditions and intellectual property.
London Renters Union
Member led campaigning union and taking action to make sure all Londoners have a decent, affordable and secure home. Many renters are seeing their rents increase, with LRU members reporting rises as much as 50%. Includes fact…