Detailed information on staff pay, trustee benefits and overseas income will now be required as the Charity Commission seeks to im…

Tax relief has enabled many theatre companies to take creative risks and invest more in productions without the fear of financial…

Following revelations of disappointingly low pay figures in the charity sector, Daniel Williams explains why it’s in arts or…

Some arts organisations could be asked to pay fees to support the work of the charity regulator in England and Wales under proposa…

Mahmood Reza offers a guide to a powerful approach to budgeting that links in to the indirect costs of carrying out a programme of…

Some fringe festival productions win international touring contracts, but far too many lose out financially. Jessica Cheetham disc…

Some freelancers and contractors working in the public sector may be taxed at source via PAYE following changes in legislation. Ma…

A 26% increase in business rates has put 21 of London’s 94 grassroots music venues at risk of closure, according to new rese…

Cost cutting is as essential as fundraising, but it’s not often given equal consideration. Michelle Wright shares tips for a…

Business support provides a lifeline that can help cultural organisations attract new partners, funders, lenders and investors. Sa…

The Treasury’s initial consultation failed to result in consensus about reform to the value test.

Calculating return on investment is a great way to measure the effectiveness of arts marketing activities. Carol Jones explains ex…

With the new tax relief for exhibitions on the horizon, Sean Egan surveys the history of these government schemes. 

£3m has so far been loaned to arts organisations to develop commercial enterprises that will improve their resilience and ac…

Time is running out for small organisations yet to set up a pension scheme – they’ll soon face hefty fines for no…

Artists and other self-employed arts professionals are missing out by failing to take advantage of the tax rules designed to leave…

Harrow Arts Centre faced almost certain closure following council cuts, but a fresh vision and new governance under a ch…

The Arts Impact Fund offers loans based on artistic as well as social impacts. Seva Phillips explains the aims and benefits of its…

A Government consultation on how tax relief can best be used to encourage more exhibitions and touring activity is now underway.

Is converting a charity to a charitable incorporated organisation worth the hassle? Mahmood Reza looks at the pros and cons, and e…

Are you sitting on a gold mine? Patrick Towell believes the arts sector is missing out by not exploiting its intangible assets.&nb…

How much does an accountant earn in the arts sector, and how good do your maths skills really need to be? Mahmood Reza answers all…

Do you regularly find your head pickled by the financial rules and regulations pertaining to fundraising? Accountant Pete O’…

With support from the Government’s British Business Bank, the Edge Creative Enterprise Fund has been launched to address the…