Just listened to "Today" on BBC R4 in which there was a discussion about "the preferred method of arts funding for this government is through philanthropy - the American model". A not terribly useful discussion followed, but what, I wonder, is this government doing to help people give, to plant the seed of philanthropy which surely is really about valuing the overall good of society over personal wealth?

My organisation - Aune Head Arts -  already receives far more from…

The south west has been leading the way in the take up of solar panels, creating a thriving industry, lots of jobs, and also helping to engage people with their energy use and to reduce carbon emissions. The government's proposed 50% cuts to the feed-in tariff (the financial incentive scheme) for solar panels is likely to significantly slow…

New Leaf Life Design is able to offer 10 visual artists in Somerset 5 sessions of free business coaching starting in November 2011. This has been made possible thanks to Somerset County Council 50% match funding through the Creative Industries Development Fund.

The Project will recruit 10 visual artists who are sole traders / small businesses. An…