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Organising a Voluntary Event: a 'can do' guide
A really useful guide to running a community event covering everything from licensing and serving alcohol to closing roads and insurance.
Link opens in a new tabCreating a Risk Assessment - Voluntary Arts' Guide
Voluntary Arts' simple explanation of risk assessments to help you organise a safe and well-run event.
Link opens in a new tabEvents for All SOT - community event planning guide
A really handy guide to producing events in your communty created by Imagine Associates in partnership with Festival Stoke 2016.
Link opens in a new tabTemporary Event Notices
If you want to carry out a ‘licensable activity’ on unlicensed premises in England or Wales you’ll need a Temporary Event Notice. Discover guidance and a step-by-step online application process here.
Link opens in a new tabMaking Your Event Accessible – a Checklist
Shape Arts is a disability-led arts organisation which works to improve access to culture for disabled people. Check out their handy Checklist for ensuring your events are accessible to all.
Link opens in a new tabTickets Ignite
Online ticketing system designed for arts events.
Link opens in a new tabFinding a venue - Voluntary Arts' Guide
Finding a suitable venue for your event can be a challenge. Voluntary Arts share their hints and tips to steer you in the right direction.
Link opens in a new tabVolunteering and the Law
Check out NVCO's guidance to help you understand your legal rights and obligations when managing volunteers
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Access Checklist
Work your way through this handy check list to help make your event accessible to all. Covering both production and marketing. Created by Festival.org
Link opens in a new tabShared Decision Making
Tips, tools and case studies from Creative People and Places programmes
Link opens in a new tabWelcoming and engaging people with disabilities
A short guide by Access to Entertainment North Staffs
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