advocacy – Federation of Scottish Theatre

Responding to the Independent Review of Creative Scotland

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FST broadly welcomes the findings of the Review. We recognise Creative Scotland’s importance to the sector and the huge effort invested in gathering evidence. At the same time, we agree with many contributors that the recommendations need to translate into clear, measurable changes – both within Creative Scotland and across the wider culture support system.

Sector Letter to Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture regarding closure of Creative Scotland’s Open Fund for Individuals

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Sent on Thursday 22 August 2024, the letter calls for increased leadership from the Cabinet Secretary, and requesting that the Scottish Government to do the following:

FST’s email to our Members sent on 2 October 2023:

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On 2 October 2023, FST wrote to its members with an update on the funding crisis, informing them about the actions undertaken by FST and advising how they can get involved.

Following the funding crisis in October 2023, FST wrote letters to:

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Following the funding crisis in October 2023, FST wrote letters to: Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and CultureShona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Deputy First MinisterChristina McKelvie, Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development

FST submission to the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee: Pre-budget scrutiny for 2024-25.

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FST submission to the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee: Pre-budget scrutiny for 2024-25

FST’s submission to Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee: Funding for Culture 2022

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Funding for Culture inquiry – submission made by FST in September 2022 after consultation with the FST Members.

Letter from Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture to Federation of Scottish Theatre

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Letter from Angus Robertson MSP to Federation of Scottish Theatre, from 2 March, following the amendments to culture budget for 2023/24.

Federation of Scottish Theatre’s Information Sharing Sessions in response to the Scottish Government’s proposed cuts to the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture portfolio

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FST Information Sharing Session Presentation

Funding crisis update from FST | Info-sharing sessions | Contact your MSPs

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Find out more about FST’s recent advocacy and the planned info sessions which are open to the performing arts sector, members and non-members. There are also links to websites which will help you find your MSPs and approach them regarding the budget cuts.

Federation of Scottish Theatre’s letter to John Swinney, acting Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy.

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Sent on Friday 27 January 2023, the letter calls on the Scottish Government to reverse the proposed cut to Creative Scotland and reasserts the value of culture and the impact of the current economic climate on the performing arts.