"We need a shift in our vision of society. I believe culture can show the way" – our Chair, Caroline McCormick writes for Arts Professional today about the thinking behind our #CultureMakes Campaign. artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/376/f…

Excellent article by Polly Toynbee "... state spending shows no other investment where minuscule sums offer such enormous returns. That’s without pricing in local pride&regeneration & the educational, emotional & psychological benefits–or the sheer human value in the art itself"

Caroline McCormick has been investigating ways of encouraging cultural philanthropy in a new campaign #CultureMakes... Cultural Philanthropy Foundation buff.ly/4b5UJiY

☀️ This summer we’re supported six new writers on the next step of their creative journeys & 100 young storytellers through #NYTStoryFest ❤️ We believe supporting new stories & new voices is more important than ever before #CultureMakes @culturalphilfdn Achates

‘We're lucky to have this arts and culture centre in Havant. I have been to quite a few events for adults and children and they have all been great. Very accessible and affordable.’ In the The Spring's own words, they're a small place #WhereBigThingsHappen! #CultureMakes

And at the UK’s only arts centre dedicated to offering best-practice in creative provision for children & families: 'I love coming to Z-arts because the activities and classes here allow me to express my personality and open my mind to the world of creativity' #CultureMakes

Today 200+ organisations are celebrating the Creative Impact of culture and heritage across the UK. This is first of our 8 Types of Impact, and describes the unique impacts of the cultural experience. Check out #CultureMakes to be inspired by the incredible stories of impact.

This month #CultureMakes celebrates Economic Impact! Every year SST provides paid work for over 25 freelancers - like Sophie Lau (pictured) Read our interview with her: stephen-spender.org/creative-caree… Read more creative careers interviews: stephen-spender.org/tag/creative-c… #CreativeTranslation

Over the coming months, we’ll be highlighting how the 8 Types of Impact contribute to the new government's Five Missions, beginning today with ✨Innovation✨. Our sector's work is foundational to a more accessible, connected, and sustainable future for all #CultureMakes

We love the idea that 'you don’t need a stage to produce meaningful theatre'.