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Your benchmarking score

Your EDI Benchmark Score

Benchmark version:

Thank you for completing the EDI Benchmark tool. Here is your EDI Benchmark Score based on your current responses.

We suggest that you congratulate everyone involved for the progress your organisation has made to date, especially in relation to the highest scoring Core Principles. You can use the highlighted resources to help create an action plan to focus on areas for improvement. If you are not sure what to do next, please make contact with the Cultural Governance Alliance.

We suggest that you revisit the EDI Benchmark on a regular basis, so that you can measure the impact of the changes you make.

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Out of 100

45

UK average

55

Your sector

Key resources

Governance Now 2020, Week 1: Diversity and Community

Nov 10, 2020
Author: Nina Simon and various others

Governance Now 2020, Week 2: Adaptive Governance

Nov 17, 2020
Author: Vyla Rollins and various others

Governance Now 2020 – Week 3: Values and Risk

Nov 23, 2020
Author: Andrew Miller and various others

Governance Now 2020 – Week 4: The Future of Governance

Dec 3, 2020
Author: Sir Roly Keating, Sir John Tusa and various others

Achieving and Retaining a Diverse Board

Mar 22, 2021
Author: Andrew Miller

Governance Tomorrow: Cai Burton Keynote

Jul 19, 2021
Author: Cai Burton

Governance Tomorrow: Junior Akinola Keynote

Jul 19, 2021
Author: Junior Akinola

Governance Tomorrow: Diandra McCalla Keynote

Jul 19, 2021
Author: Diandra McCalla

Governance Tomorrow: Keshena Bowie Keynote

Jul 19, 2022
Author: Keshena Bowie

Governance Tomorrow: Day 2 Leon Ward Keynote

Jul 30, 2021
Author: Leon Ward

CGA Webinar: Fit for Purpose – meeting funder expectations of governance

Mar 7, 2022
Author: Arts Council England, Tim Wheeler, Keith Arrowsmith and others

Directory of Social Change language guidance – Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Published on 11 September, 2024
Author: By Kalli Jayasuriya, Researcher, Directory of Social Change

De-Mystifying Board Recruitment: An Invitation to Observe

Sunday, October 01, 2023
Author: Annabelle Turpin

NCVO equity, diversity and inclusion guide

Various, updates ranging from August 2020 – August 2021
Author: NCVO

Governance Playlist, CL YouTube

Various
Author: Various

Reach Volunteering recruitment cycle resources

A review of disability & governance in the Cultural Sector | Think-In: ‘Place/s at the Table’

Apr 6, 2022
Author: Hilary Carty, Andrew Miller, Sarah Pickthall, Michèle Taylor, Jo Verrent, Michaela Butter & Tim Wheeler

It starts from the top’, Association of Chairs EDI Guide

Autumn 2024
Author: Association of Chairs

Highlights: Place/s at the Table Think-In, Andrew Miller Excerpt

May 5, 2022
Author: Andrew Miller

What other policies should a board approve?

Nov-18
Author: Prue Skene

APPENDIX S COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

No date given
Author: Creative Lives

Complaints

No date given
Author: Fundraising Regulator

Conflicts of interest: a guide for charity trustees

Updated 31 October 2022
Author: The Charity Commission

AD Creative Lives Conflict of Interest and Gifts Policy

Approved by the Creative Lives Board of Directors, April 2022 Review by April 2025
Author: Creative Lives

What is the relationship between membership and paid members of staff?

Nov-18
Author: Prue Skene, for the Cultural Governance Alliance

What are the legal responsibilities for directors?

Nov-18
Author: Prue Skene, for the Cultural Governance Alliance

Can board members be paid?

Thursday, November 01, 2018
Author: Prue Skene, for the Cultural Governance Alliance

Should each board member contribute financially?

Nov-18
Author: Prue Skene, for the Cultural Governance Alliance

Trustee expenses and payments

Updated 7 March 2024
Author: The Charity Commission

A free finance guide for chairs of small charities

November 29, 2024
Author: Association of Chairs

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Ongoing
Author: Museum Development Midlands

Achieving and Retaining a Diverse Board

Mar 22, 2021
Author: Andrew Miller

It starts from the top’, Association of Chairs EDI Guide

Autumn 2024
Author: Association of Chairs

Accessible Arts Marketing: Read Unlimited’s Guide

This latest version was updated in 2020 by Grace McDonagh, Marketing Officer, Artsadmin, with support from the Unlimited, Artsadmin and Shape Arts teams.
Author: Shape Arts

Disability Equality

Current, available on request
Author: Shape Arts

Audits & Training

Current, available on request
Author: Shape Arts

Inclusive Cultures

Ongoing
Author: Clore Leadership

Brilliant Routes

Ongoing
Author: Clore Leadership

Autism and Learning Disability Awareness workshop

Ongoing
Author: Access All Areas

Comprehensive EDI Workshop

Ongoing
Author: Alchemy Arts

Supporting the arts and cultural sector to achieve greater equality diversity and inclusion

Ongoing
Author: Tonic Theatre

Governance Now 2020 – Week 4: The Future of Governance

Dec 3, 2020
Author: Sir Roly Keating, Sir John Tusa and various others

How do board members retire?

2018
Author: Cultural Governance Alliance

Build a Succession Plan Centring Equity

Not given
Author: Creative Equity Toolkit

Mind the Gap – Our latest Insight on Leadership and Succession Planning in the UK’s Arts and Culture Sector

Not given
Author: Creative Equity Toolkit

Emerging Chairs Programme – Virtual

March 2025 programme now open
Author: Cause4

Strategic Mentoring

Until March 11 2025 for this round – possibly running again in future?
Author: Rising Arts Agency

Being an effective trustee

Ongoing
Author: Association of Independent

Successful governance for museums

2020
Author: Association of Independent

A Practical Guide to Governance

2018 but ongoing
Author: Prue Skene, for the Cultural Governance Alliance

What is the role of the board in advocacy?

2019 but ongoing
Author: Prue Skene, for the Cultural Governance Alliance

Trustee Leadership Programme – Virtual

March 2025 programme now open
Author: Cause4

Accessible Meetings and Interviews

Author: Shape Arts

Trainee Trustee Scheme

Spitalfields Music
Author: Trustee Training

De-Mystifying Board Recruitment: An Invitation to Observe

Sunday, October 01, 2023
Author: Annabelle Turpin

Achieving and Retaining a Diverse Board

Mar 22, 2021
Author: Andrew Miller

CGA Webinar: Fit for Purpose – meeting funder expectations of governance

Mar 7, 2022
Author: Arts Council England, Tim Wheeler, Keith Arrowsmith and others

Reach Volunteering recruitment cycle resources

It starts from the top’, Association of Chairs EDI Guide

Autumn 2024
Author: Association of Chairs

Building your board – chair, trustee and treasurer recruitment

Ongoing
Author: Association of Chairs

Inclusive governance within the arts, heritage and culture sectors

13 Sep 2023
Author: Philippa Fabry, Peridot Partners

Why trustee diversity is important

Last reviewed: 29 April 2022
Author: NCVO

Doing things differently – young people and governance

Not listed
Author: Kamina Walton, Rising Arts Agency

Reach Volunteering recruitment cycle resources

It starts from the top’, Association of Chairs EDI Guide

Autumn 2024
Author: Association of Chairs

The importance of diversity in your trustee board

Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Author: Dr Priya Singh, Chair, NCVO

Embedding Diversity report

2022
Author: Creative Lives

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: A Data Report, 2021-2022

2021-2022
Author: Arts Council England

Diversity

Ongoing
Author: Arts Council England

Equality Action Plan guidance

Ongoing
Author: Arts Council England

Working with communities and organisations to advocate for creative participation

Ongoing
Author: Creative Lives

What does an equitable ending look like?

Not listed
Author: Rising Arts Agency

Build Inclusive Leadership and Boards

Author: Creative Equity

Diversity in governance – from good intentions to action and impact

1-Sep-19
Author: Hilary Carty, Clore Leadership

Equality, Diveristy and Inclusion Plan

Saturday, July 15, 1905
Author: South London Gallery

Accessibility Statement

Author: Shape Arts

The Young Trustees Movement is changing boardrooms

Author: Young Trustees Movement

Our vision, mission and values

Author: Brixton House

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Author: Arts Catalyst

Directory of Social Change language guidance – Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Author: ByKalli Jayasuriya, Researcher, Directory of Social Change

NCVO equity, diversity and inclusion guide

Author: NCVO

It starts from the top’, Association of Chairs EDI Guide

Author: Association of Chairs