Description:

A Freelance Project Co-ordinator is sought to provide administrative and organisational support for this exciting and unusual interdisciplinary project  - bringing to light the story of social philanthropist, suffragette and radical arts practitioner, Mary Neal CBE (1860-1944). A great spirit behind the folk revival of the early 20th century, her pioneering work with young dancers cut across a remarkable spectrum of British political and cultural life, and offers an inspiring model of some of the earliest known participatory arts practice. The discovery of her personal archive provides the opportunity to bring together contemporary artists, English folk practitioners, children, historians and archivists, within an intra-cultural frame,  to explore indigenous English song and dance traditions today.

The work is well-suited to someone experienced in project management looking to extend their knowledge of traditional forms, contemporary practice, heritage and learning. You will work closely with Lucy Neal, the Project Director, and former director of the London International Festival of Theatre,  to co-ordinate the Project working alongside an eclectic and experienced range of professionals in the performing arts, primary education, national libraries and research environments to connect the Mary Neal story to a continuum of participatory arts practice today.  Knowledge of website design an advantage. A CRB check is necessary for this post.  

 65 days between April’08-Feb’09, equivalent to 1.5 days per week

Fee: £7,800

To Apply

Applicants are asked to submit the following by 6pm Friday March 7th 2008.

• A covering letter explaining why you’d like to undertake this freelancework; the experience you'd bring to the team and what you believe you could contribute to the project.

• A CV of relevant work and experience

By email: lucy_at_lucyneal_dot_co_dot_uk

Or mail:

           Lucy Neal

          16, Woodnook Road

           London SW16 6TZ

For further details, please contact Lucy Neal by telephone on 07970011748 or by email.

Interviews take place on Wednesday March 12th 2008.

Community Money Matters

Community Accountancy Self Help and Community Matters have produced Community Money Matters, a 'comprehensive guide to financial management and accounting for small charities and community organisations'. 

Written from experience by a community accountant, the 200 plus pages can be downloaded (pdf, 879kb) from www.communitymatters.org.uk/resources/docs/Moneymatters.pdf.

source: Volresource