Advice

Arts Council England East: Offers advice on lottery funding. http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/regions/east/

Arts Development Officers: Each district in Suffolk has a designated officer responsible for arts development. To find out who your officer is, please click on Suffolk Arts: Local Authority Contacts (96KB)

Charity Commission: The national body, providing information on setting up as a charity and on-line support and advice. http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/

Enyan: A membership body designed to create connections throughout the diverse youth arts sector and raise the profile and support for youth arts within England. http://www.enyan.co.uk

Home Grown: Inspires and equips people and communities to make exciting arts events happen across Suffolk. http://www.creativeartseast.co.uk/homegrown/

Museum Development Manager for  professional advice on museum development, contact Lyn Gash (lyn.gash@suffolk.gov.uk)  01473 265241

Safechild: A charity dedicated to child protection, it can provide all your child protection needs including training, CRB checks and child protection policies and procedures. http://www.safechild.co.uk/SAFE/

SAVO: Provides Suffolk’s voluntary and community sector with tools, resources and relevant information to help them operate successfully. http://www.savo.co.uk/

Suffolk Acre: Supports community groups and voluntary organisations to undertake self-help activities and enables communities to take ownership for their own well-being. http://www.suffolkacre.org.uk/main.php

Young Suffolk: Supports around 200 children and youth organisations in Suffolk. http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/youngsuffolk

Voluntary Arts Network: a national organisation, providing advice and practical support to voluntary groups. http://www.voluntaryarts.org/