While Arts Council England’s regularly funded organisations will be encouraged to make use of this resource, all arts and cultural organisation are welcome to sign up to use the platform. The Toolkit is effective for both small and large organisations at all stages in their inclusion journey.  Rather than creating additional work, the software builds initiatives into day-to-day processes, ensuring efforts are spent on activity with proven benefit.  In this way change is continually embedded without reliance on heavy expense or resources.

Abid Hussain, Director of Diversity at Arts Council England commented: “We want arts and cultural organisations to fully reflect the communities they serve; recruiting, retaining and providing career development pathways for diverse talent and fostering inclusive workplaces is a significant part of achieving this aim. I hope organisations across our National Portfolio, and the wider arts and cultural sector, can make full use of the resources and support provided on the platform to drive positive and sustainable change.”

Jen Davidson, Managing Consultant and Clear Assured lead commented: “This was a competitive tender and we are delighted to have been appointed by Arts Council England.  This toolkit represents a serious commitment to a diverse, innovative arts and cultural sector. By enabling each organisation to choose their own journey it provides bespoke direction and support for busy teams leading to consistent progress and achievement.”

Organisations interested in the Toolkit, can learn more and sign up via the Arts Council England website.

For more information contact:

Nisha Emich Communication Officer, Arts Council England
Tel: 020 7268 9563 / Email: Nisha.Emich@artscouncil.org.uk