UK Theatre & PiPA: Remote Working Toolkit
and UK Theatre have commissioned Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA) to research and write a suite of practical resources for organisations on remote and mixed model working.
Tag: covid-19
UK Government: COVID-19 updates
In this section, you can find a selection of resources and signposting to key information relating to the UK Government’s COVID-19 response and recent updates. The UK Government has full responsibility for the current Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self Employed Income Support Scheme, for guidelines relating to devolved matters please visit our Scottish Government updates.
FST letters to Cabinet Secretary & Culture Minister, Scottish Government, May 2021
On 25 & 28 May 2021 FST submitted respective letters to Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Jenny Gilruth, Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development.
Scottish Government confirms £25 million in additional emergency support for culture
Earlier this afternoon (Wednesday 2 June), the Scottish Government Finance Secretary, Kate Forbes, confirmed in Parliament further emergency support for culture, saying the following: “A further £25 million will support the culture sector through the second round of the Performing Arts Venue Relief Fund and the Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund. This will be targeted […]
FST Members’ Survey: The route map for re-opening, April 2021
Following our Additional Members’ Meeting on Thursday 22 April 2021 we created a short survey for all members on your initial thoughts, feelings, and response to the news of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions over the coming months, and their impact upon the sector.
Scottish Government updates Protection Levels
On Tuesday 13 April 2021, the Scottish Government published further updates to the COVID-19 Strategic Framework – Protection Levels. These updates include new information for live events which are of relevance to you as an FST Member. Both the Scottish Government’s Performing Arts and Venues Guidance and the Events Sector Guidance pages are expected to be updated in the coming days to reflect this information.
The Big Freelancer Report, Freelancers Make Theatre Work
One year on from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Big Freelancer Report from Freelancers Make Theatre Work maps the problems facing the performing arts’ freelance workforce and makes practical recommendations for change going forward.
BECTU publish ‘One Year On’ survey highlighting the impact of the pandemic
On 16 March 2021 BECTU published the key findings from their most recent sector survey. This survey’s sample was made up of nearly 4,000 workers in the creative industries and has revealed the serious impact of one year of the pandemic on workers in the creative industries.
UK Theatre publish ‘One Year On’ COVID-19 report
UK Theatre’s published their report and key findings from their recent ‘One Year On’ Sector Survey. The results from across the theatre sector paint a picture of an industry that has struggled to survive the past 12 months and faced huge financial strain – but remains resilient and adaptable.
Creative Scotland submission to CTEEA Committee – February 2021.
Creative Scotland has published their Culture, Tourism, Europe & External Affairs Committee update for February 2021. This document offers information on ongoing funds and initiatives since January 2021.
FST letter to Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture, Scottish Government, March 2021
On 2 March 2021, FST submitted a letter to the Cabinet Secretary to update her and the Scottish Government on the current situation of our members and to request further support to sustain our sector as it continues to be impacted by the financial crisis caused by Coronavirus.
Additional funds allocated by The Scottish Government to support Creative Freelancers and Events Sector
The Scottish Government announced on 11 February 2021 that a further £17.5 million of emergency coronavirus funding has been allocated to support creative freelancers and the events sector. £9 million of which will be distributed as a top-up to the Creative Freelancers Hardship Fund and Screen Hardship Fund, bringing the total value of support for creative freelancers to £17 million.