Paying Artists Campaign
Launched to secure payment for artists who exhibit in publicly funded galleries. Consulted nearly 2,000 artists, curators, funders, arts producers, museums, galleries, local authorities and other public commissioners since 2014. Includes advice and information for artists and…
GLA Employment Rights Hub
Online information on employment rights, including for self employed people, provided by the Greater London Authority / Mayor of London
https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/business-and-economy/employment-rights-hub
Intern Magazine
Helps young creatives from all backgrounds begin a career. Stories from interns and young professionals on the practical parts of their careers, some paid for professional development courses, and links with brands for jobs and projects.
National Academy for Social Prescribing
Works to promote social prescribing which connects people to practical and emotional community support. Social prescribing link workers, based in GP practices, make a shared plan with a patient and introduce people to community support.…
The Illustrated Freelancer’s Guide
Practical resource for artists, makers, writers and other creatives working freelance, with a focus on practice in Scotland. Created to fill an information gap for creative freelancers to understand their rights and best practices in avoiding and addressing difficult situations.
Artsmark
The Artsmark Award is the only creative quality standard for schools and education settings, accredited by Arts Council England. It supports settings to develop and celebrate their commitment to arts and cultural education for all children and young people.…
Gorilla Accountants
Accountancy firm exclusively for contractors and freelancers. Includes specialist accountants for artists. Help with tax returns, HMRC self assessment submissions and VAT returns.
#BAMEover
Created by Inc Arts, the #BAMEover statement was created from a survey completed by over 1,000 people on use of the term BAME in arts, culture and media. The Statement outlines rules for engagement and terms of reference for…
How Not To Exclude Artist Parents: Some Guidelines for Institutions and Residencies
Guidelines for institutions looking to work with artist parents in a way that accommodates and understands their caring responsibilities. Written by artist Hettie Judah and a wide group…
Association of Illustrators
Membership organisation for professional illustrators. Includes support on copyright, contracts, networking, and an online showcase.
Russell Smith Chartered Accountants
Accounting services for artists and businesses. Assistance in making the step to self employment and tax returns, as well as saving money on tax, bookkeeping, growing your business, and more.
On the Move
Supporting artists and arts professionals to work internationally and working to reimagine mobility as fairer, greener and more inclusive. Provides information on cultural mobility that draws on their network and partners. Also a source of open calls…
Outside In
Outside In provides a platform for artists who see themselves as facing barriers to the art world due to health, disability, social circumstance or isolation. Outside In’s work covers artist development, exhibitions and training. Their activities aim to…
ArtWorks Alliance
Network for organisations and artists in participatory arts, including: community arts, socially engaged arts, voluntary arts, and arts in education and learning. Membership covers all artforms, geographic areas, ways of working, and purposes of the work. Activity includes…
TaxAssist Accountants
Practice that specialises in helping self employed people with tax and accounting tasks.
https://www.taxassist.co.uk/our-services/self-assessment-tax-returns
Radical Routes
A network of housing and workers cooperatives working for radical social change. Includes a loan scheme for co op development and extensive resources in setting up and running a housing co op.
Ad-Hoc
Property guardian for ‘unusual spaces’ to live at highly reduced rates around the UK. 28 days notice to quit.
Live-in Guardians
London based company offering live in protection to empty buildings. 28 day notice to quit period.