April Update: Coronavirus & Cultural Sector
Cabinet Secretary Responses to CTEEA
We've highlighted two bits of correspondence between the Culture Committee at Scottish Parliament (CTEEA) and Cabinet Secretaries for Fiance & Culture.
Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary For Economy, Fair Pay and Culture recently wrote to the committee in response to the Arts Funding Inquiry Report.
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Kate Forbes MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, recently replied to a letter from the committee seeking written updates on the impact COVID-19 is having on the cultural and tourism sectors
New Funding Announced
We're pleased to see that The Scottish Government announced new funding for the self-employed on 15th April. With the announcement of £100 million available to protect self-employed people and viable micro businesses and SMEs . Culture Counts has asked for assurances that these funds will include creative and cultural businesses; whose models are are often non-traditional and may be mis-understood.
Survey Update
Thanks for completing the survey. Responses allow us to take forward issues with Scottish Government & UK Government. You can read our most recent report and the reply from ScotGov below:
Culture Minister
We met with the Culture Minister on 2 April 2020. To put forward your issues and survey responses (verbally and in writing) we said:
A. The Creative Scotland Bursary Scheme for Freelancers was over subscribed and that funding from Scot Gov should go to Creative Scotland to distribute to the sector.
B. Cultural Trusts are uncertain about furlough eligibility; and this needs a remedy or many face going into administration within 6 weeks.
Stay Informed
‘3 Actions’ is our monthly newsletter. We share three things you can do each month to promote the value of the sector and get involved in cultural campaigns.