The following information resources are listed here to help you identify background information/networks about different organisations working in the field of ACD. You can also download the details on this page in a Microsoft Word document:
British CouncilFor more information about the British Council’s work with ACD please check these pages on the British Council website:
If you have any questions about UK performing arts ACD activity e-mail pad.artsfordevelopment@britishcouncil.org
UK ACD/Community Arts Umbrella Bodies and PeriodicalsAnne Peaker Centre for Arts in Criminal Justice
The national organisation that supports and promotes the use of arts within criminal justice settings. The Centre manages a membership forum, training consultancy and advice and has a direct dialogue with government agencies.
Chief executive Susan Ashmore
T +44 (0)1227 470629
E info@apcentre.org.uk
W www.APCcentre.org.uk
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Centre for Creative Communities
An independent charity which researches and facilitates cross-sectoral collaborations in arts in the community to generate community development and participation. It produces an e-newsletter entitled Interchanges.
Jennifer Williams, Director
T +44(0)20 7247 5385
E info@creativecommunities.org.uk
W www.creativecommunities.org.uk
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Creative Exchange
A network of more than 140 organisations and individuals in 26 countries who use culture and creativity in development and empowerment internationally. They operate an online Virtual Resource Centre and members receive regular e-mail bulletins on activities.
Helen Gould, Coordinator
T +44 (0) 208 432 0550
E hotline@creativexchange.org
W www.creativexchange.org
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Foundation for Community Dance
The national development agency for community dance in England. It publishes a directory of dance practitioners who work in community settings and its quarterly magazine, Animated, links dance to wider social and cultural issues.
Ken Bartlett, Director
T +44 (0)116 251 0517
E info@communitydance.org.uk
W www.communitydance.org.uk
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Mailout
The UK’s national magazine for developing participation in the arts.
W www.e-mailout.org
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National Network for Arts in Health
A members’ network for artists, healthcare and other professionals involved in arts in health. It publishes a newsletter for members and has developed an interactive website as a centre for disseminating information and sharing resources.
Lara Dose, Director
T +44(0)20 7261 1317
E info@nnah.org.uk
W www.nnah.org.uk
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Sound Sense
The UK development agency for community music, which advocates the value of community music and supports the professional development of people practising and participating in it. Sound Sense publishes a quarterly magazine, Sounding Board.
Kathryn Deane, Director
T +44(0)1449 673990
E info@soundsense.org
W www.soundsense.org
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
International Agencies involved in Development and ACDNGO Global Network
A virtual network for NGOs associated with the United Nations promoting collaborations between NGOs throughout the world.
The Communication Initiative
A partnership of development organisations (including UNICEF, BBC World Service Tr.ust, European Union and WHO) working in communication for development.
Department for International Development
European Cultural Foundation (Art for Social Change Programme)
Books/StudiesThe Arts and Development
A study of the interface between culture and development and the implications for the British Council
Tim Butchard/British Council
E theatredance@britishcouncil.org
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The Art of Survival – Investigating creativity in humanitarian aid and development
A study of the wider role of arts and culture in development with useful examples of some development (I)NGOs’ work in this field.
Helen Gould/Comedia
E sales@comedia.org.uk (Eco Distribution)
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Arts in Healthcare
CD-ROM outlining policy and practice in the arts and healthcare field with case studies.
Arts Council England/Marston Book Services Ltd
T +44 (0)1235 465 500
F +44 (0)1235 465 555
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Arts in the Youth Justice System
Video showing six case studies of arts work with young offenders or young people at risk of offending in the UK.
Unit for the Arts and Offenders
W www.a4offenders.org.uk
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Creative Agendas – Creative Approaches to Gender Equality
A report on opportunities for creative action on gender with case studies.
Creative Exchange/British Council
E Alison.Smith@britishcouncil.org
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Creative Community: The Art of Cultural Development Community, Culture and Globalisation
Two reports on the history, theoretical underpinnings, values, and methods of community cultural development.
Don Adams & Arlene Goldbard (Editors)
Rockerfeller Foundation
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Creative Regeneration – Lessons from Ten Community Arts Projects in Wales
A study of 10 community arts for regeneration projects in Wales, exploring the principles and practice of effective community arts projects.
Tim Dwelly/Joseph Rowntree Foundation
W www.jrf.org.uk
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A Creative Route to Rights – The Role of Arts and Creative Media in Human Rights
A report exploring the rationale, the processes and management of arts and human rights development with case studies.
Helen Gould/British Council
www.britishcouncil.org/arts or
www.britishcouncil.org/governance
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Dancing Nation
Video and booklet exploring four case studies showing the social impact of community dance in the UK.
Rosemary Lee & Peter Anderson/Foundation for Community Dance
W www.communitydance.org.uk
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Defining Values – Evaluating Arts Programmes
An exploration of the key ethical and practical issues which arise from any attempt to assess the social value of the arts as opposed to its economic impact.
Francois Matarasso/Comedia
W www.comedia.org.uk/downloads-2.htm
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The International Development Directory
A guide to UK-based voluntary organisations working in the developing world (including Eastern Europe), with details of funding sources for such work.
Sarah Harland & Dave Griffiths/Directory of Social Change
W www.dsc.org.uk/acatalog/International.html
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