New Programme to Boost Cultural Sector Skills and Capacity
Culture Central appointed to deliver a new development programme aimed at enhancing resilience and supporting sustainability within the region's cultural organisations.
By George Tipton
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The facade of a traditional council building in The Midlands.
A new initiative, the Local Cultural Sector Skills and Capacity Development Programme, has been commissioned to enhance the region's cultural landscape, focusing on skills development and organisational growth.
ReNEW has successfully commissioned an arts provider to deliver the Local Cultural Sector Skills and Capacity Development Programme. Following a thorough tender process, Culture Central has been appointed to work closely with existing cultural sector organisations to enhance resilience, promote growth, and support sustainability.
This commission is part of the Shaping Futures strand of the wider ReNEW project, which aims to strengthen and support the region’s cultural landscape through development opportunities and collaborative working.
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"Our cultural sector plays a vital role in shaping vibrant, inclusive, and creative communities. By investing in skills development and professional growth, we are helping practitioners and organisations to build the confidence, knowledge, and capacity they need to thrive. We are pleased to see Culture Central leading this important work and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have."
As the successful delivery partner, Culture Central will lead the development programme, which will include training, learning, and professional development opportunities for practitioners already working in the area. Participants will access opportunities tailored to local needs, helping organisations and practitioners adapt and innovate.
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"We are delighted to be working with Culture Central on this project. Their strong track record makes them ideally placed to deliver a programme that responds to the sector’s needs. This investment represents an important step in strengthening our cultural sector so they can continue to create opportunities and enrich our communities."
Culture Central brings extensive experience in sector development, leadership programmes, and cultural partnership working. Their appointment reflects a shared commitment to investing in people, strengthening networks, and creating the conditions for a vibrant and sustainable cultural sector across the region.