Our previous work

This network acted as space for Core Members of Culture Counts, and others across the sector, to learn and work together on questions around building a fairer and more equal culture sector.

Ahead of the December 2024 Scottish budget, we led a campaign calling for the Scottish Government to honour their commitments and invest in the future of the creative sector.

CPG to encourage the exchange of knowledge and understanding between the Scottish Parliament and arts, culture, heritage, and historic environment communities.

CPG to exchange ideas and learning about the development and support of the future creative economy. The group will consider support for creative economy in Scotland, exploring barriers to success and highlighting any potential solutions.

In 2018, Culture Counts took over from Creative Scotland as secretariat the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Culture. The group ran until the 2021 election.

In 2019, Culture Counts convened a National Planning Framework cultural working group comprised of eighteen cultural organisations from across the UK.

Covid-19/Creative Economy Recovery Group

We were heavily involved in advocacy, collaboration and shared messaging during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. We convened the Creative Economy Recovery Group as a forum to discuss current issues.

Brexit

Brexit had significant implications for our members and Scotland’s wider culture sector. Between 2016-2023 engaging on the issues that arose from Brexit was a core part of our work.