Two new briefings have been published:

130 - Developing  European links and opportunities

The most successful voluntary arts and crafts groups are those that have the strongest networks, and yet we often find ourselves confined by our national borders. If we turn our attention to the rest of Europe, however, we discover a wealth of voluntary and amateur arts and crafts activity – a pool of potential partners, information sources and funding opportunities. This briefing will help you get started on that journey. 

131 – Community Benefit - measuring the impact of arts and crafts activity

This briefing gives you an overview of the various ways you can measure the quality and impact of your activities, explains who might be interested in hearing about them, and provides guidance on how you can communicate this in ways they will understand.

To read past briefings, visit our briefings page at www.vaengland.org.uk

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Awards for Young Musicians

deadline - An adjudication process takes place every spring and awards are made in June

Each year Awards for Young Musicians make awards of between £200 and £2000, based on evidence of musical talent and financial need.

AYM make awards to help with:

• the purchase or hire of musical instruments and accessories

• music lessons

• weekend music schools

• music courses

• orchestra fees

• travel

Applicants are required to have

• achieved distinction in their last music exam, or, if they haven’t taken exams, show evidence of this level of ability

• be recommended by their music teacher have their families show evidence of financial need.

Applications require separate letters of recommendation from music teachers.

For further information please see www.a-y-m.org.uk