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    Know Your Worth

    A handy guide to setting a price for your art and craft work Read more

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Spotlight on . . . Printed Music Licensing Limited

Spotlight on . . . Printed Music Licensing Limited

How could PMLL help your group to legally copy and share music? Read more

Published: 18th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Becoming a UK charity - some tips and advice

Becoming a UK charity - some tips and advice

Where to start if you're thinking of becoming a registered charity to access funding Read more

Published: 4th June, 2025

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Know Your Worth

Know Your Worth

A handy guide to setting a price for your art and craft work Read more

Published: 7th March, 2025

Updated: 3rd April, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

A beginners' guide to mindful crafting

A beginners' guide to mindful crafting

Guidance and tips for individuals and groups on crafting sustainably. Read more

Published: 5th March, 2025

Updated: 2nd April, 2025

Author: Gareth Coles

Newstead News Q&A

Newstead News Q&A

Learn more about running a volunteer-led local paper and how to successfully connect with your community Read more

Published: 4th July, 2024

Updated: 17th March, 2025

Author: Emily Sherwood

Make Music Day UK Q&A

Make Music Day UK Q&A

Learn more about this annual celebration of music and discover how you can take part Read more

Published: 30th April, 2024

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Hi! Street Toolkit | Emergency Exit Arts

Hi! Street Toolkit | Emergency Exit Arts

A toolkit to help you plan, budget, promote, and evaluate free community events in high streets and town centres Read more

Published: 13th March, 2024

Updated: 22nd August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Supporting Everyday Creativity

Supporting Everyday Creativity

Read the new resource from Audience Agency and the Centre for Cultural Value, commissioned by Arts Council England Read more

Published: 1st November, 2023

Updated: 22nd August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

The Collaboration Guidebook

The Collaboration Guidebook

A step-by-step guide to working with others on projects with social impact Read more

Published: 1st December, 2022

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

National Association of Street Artists Q&A

National Association of Street Artists Q&A

Discover the magic of street arts and the benefits of joining NASAuk Read more

Published: 31st August, 2022

Updated: 17th March, 2025

Author: Andreea Lupu

How to set up a community cinema

How to set up a community cinema

Useful guide to get grow your own cinema and make a difference in your local community Read more

Published: 9th May, 2022

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Andreea Lupu

Making Music Q&A

Making Music Q&A

Discover the advice, inspiration and money-saving benefits they offer music groups Read more

Published: 4th February, 2022

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Association of Festival Organisers Q&A

Association of Festival Organisers Q&A

Helping festivals thrive for over 30 years Read more

Published: 11th January, 2022

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Top Tips For Making Digital Content

Top Tips For Making Digital Content

How to use photography and video to create content for your group Read more

Published: 19th August, 2021

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Using Jamulus to make and share music/song

Using Jamulus to make and share music/song

Voluntary Arts' CEO Robin Simpson shares his experience of making music online. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2020

Updated: 11th January, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Meeting Online

A guide to some of the ways creative groups can meet online Read more

Published: 1st December, 2020

Updated: 10th December, 2020

Author: Anonymised User

Introducing: Semble

Introducing: Semble

Find out how this community platform can help your group make a difference. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Inspiring Scotland - how could they help your group?

Inspiring Scotland - how could they help your group?

Find funding, support and advice from this nationwide organisation Read more

Published: 29th November, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Looking for low cost materials for your creative project?

Looking for low cost materials for your creative project?

Your local scrapstore could be the answer! Read more

Published: 31st October, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

How could Development Trust Association Scotland help you?

How could Development Trust Association Scotland help you?

Could starting a trust or owning a building be right for you? Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Stalled Spaces toolkit

Stalled Spaces toolkit

Keen to transform a bit of derelict land or stalled space in your community but don't know where to start? This toolkit contains everything you need to know! Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Scottish Rural Network Funding Search

Scottish Rural Network Funding Search

Search engine to help you find funds that support projects in rural Scotland. Read more

Published: 28th August, 2018

Updated: 29th August, 2018

Author: Anonymised User

Volunteer support services in your area

Volunteer support services in your area

Volunteer support services and useful resources. Read more

Published: 4th July, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Information guide for volunteer managers

Information guide for volunteer managers

Practical advise on volunteer management whether you are just starting out or have been managing volunteers for years. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)

Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)

Information and guidance on everything related to setting up and managing a charity. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Good HQ

Good HQ

Boost engagement with your group via the Good HQ website. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Everyday Creativity & Quality Principles

Everyday Creativity & Quality Principles

Resources and presentation slides from the Everyday Creativity and Quality Principles shared learning event. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2017

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

SCVO - free membership and more!

SCVO - free membership and more!

Find out how your group / organisation could benefit from joining the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2017

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Access Panels - Scotland

Access Panels - Scotland

Keen to make your activities more accessible but need some guidance? Your local Access Panel could offer the help you need! Read more

Published: 25th July, 2017

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Edinburgh Tool Library

Edinburgh Tool Library

A resource that encourages the sharing of tools and skills. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2017

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Euan's Guide

Euan's Guide

Does your group meet in a venue? List it on Euan's Guide - the disabled access review website and app, for disabled people, by disabled people. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2017

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Grow Your Own Cinema

Grow Your Own Cinema

Thinking about setting up your own community cinema? With the help of Cinema For All we've gathered together lots of useful information to help you get started. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2016

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

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