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Voluntary Arts Network The development agency for the voluntary arts Voluntary Arts Network aims to promote participation in the arts and crafts across the UK and Republic of Ireland. We recognise that they are a key part of our culture and as such they are absolutely vital to our health, social and economic development.
Over half the UK adult population is involved in the voluntary arts and crafts - those arts and crafts that people undertake for self-improvement, social networking and leisure, but not primarily for payment. They are wide-ranging and include folk, dance, drama, literature, media, music, visual arts, crafts and applied arts, and festivals.
Online booking for Link Events These events offer a unique opportunity for those within voluntary arts umbrella or lead bodies who undertake similar tasks or roles to met and discuss ideas and concerns. You can now book and pay online for Link Events instantly and securely by debit or credit card, bank transfer or by PayPal account balance.
To take advantage of this facility, please visit our online booking site at www.voluntaryarts.org/linkevents.
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Trustees message board and resources Following the hugely successful VAN trustees event, 'Inspired, Competent, Creative', held in Birmingham on 30 November 2007, we have launched a new message board area with resources and networking opportunities for voluntary arts trustees and committee members.
Visit the VAN Trustees message board at www.voluntaryarts.org/trustees. | 
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How can we help you? Use our new Google search to find what you are looking for from the vast resources of this website:
Running Your Group Running Your Group has been re-launched with up-to-date information and signposting designed to answer the most common questions people have when setting up and running a voluntary arts group. The project now features a new interactive element - at the bottom of each page is an electronic form for you to add your own experiences, flag up useful information or report broken links. | 
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To start accessing and contributing to the project, go to the Running Your Group section.
Read the latest VAN briefings 118 - Insurance for voluntary arts groups
This briefing will guide you through the different types of insurance available, and help you find the right balance between low cost and adequate protection.
119 - Useful information and contacts for setting up and running a voluntary arts group
If you are setting up a voluntary arts group, this briefing will provide you with a space to record the names and contact details of helpful people and services.
To read past briefings, visit our VAN briefings page.
Did you know we are on Facebook? This group has been set up to encourage networking and discussion on issues affecting the voluntary arts sector, using this popular social networking facility. | 
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The Voluntary Arts Network is a member of the Community Sector Coalition.
The Voluntary Arts Network (VAN) is registered in Scotland as Company No.139147 and Charity No.SC 020345. VAN acknowledges funding from the Arts Councils of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. | 
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