Impacts of COVID-19 on Artistic and Cultural Non-Profit Organizations
The creative industries, including journalism, have found a place on the DCMS's list of Creative Occupations. Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, these industries are proving to be crucial in reaching out to and supporting those most affected.
One such organization making a significant contribution is Nesta, where Raphael Leung serves as a Data Science Fellow. Recently, Nesta, in collaboration with the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC), published a report titled "Charities Speak." This comprehensive analysis delves into the role of arts and cultural charities in society.
The report reveals that these charities, which make up about 15% of the active registered charitable sector in England and Wales, address diverse social challenges. They contribute to community cohesion, combat isolation, and promote arts and cultural activities. There are a total of 30,418 of these charities, known as ACHS charities.
However, the economic implications of the COVID-19 crisis have put these charities under significant threat. Many arts and cultural venues have closed, and local community arts and cultural organizations rely heavily on in-person gatherings to carry out their activities. The majority of these charities are small, with many relying on donations and having financial operations that make them highly vulnerable in the current crisis and its economic aftermath.
The "Charities Speak" report provides hard numbers to complement the many case studies emerging, underscoring the importance of arts and cultural charities during the COVID-19 crisis and the threat the pandemic poses to them.
The report also discusses the Equity Gap in Britain's Creative Industries, a topic addressed by Professor Nick Wilson. The 2025 Spending Review is being discussed in relation to its impact on the creative industries, with the co-location of the Creative Industries with Other Industrial Strategy Priority Sectors being explored.
Moreover, the Global Creative Economy Council, a conversation between the Global North and South, aims to unsettle and reorder the creative economy. This council could potentially provide further support and opportunities for Britain's creative industries as they navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis.
The Creative Industries Sector Plan has made several key sector-wide announcements, including in areas such as AI, Intellectual Property and Regulation, Business Models and Access to Finance, Cross-cutting, Geography of the Creative Industries, International, Trade, and Immigration, R&D and Innovation, Skills, Jobs and Education. These announcements could play a significant role in supporting the creative industries as they adapt to the new normal brought about by the pandemic.
In conclusion, the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the crucial role of arts and cultural charities in society. As we move forward, it is essential that we continue to support these organizations, ensuring they can continue to address the diverse social challenges they tackle and continue to enrich our communities.
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