skip to main content

We use technologies, such as cookies, to customise content and advertising, to provide social media features and to analyse traffic to the site. We also share information about your use of our site with our chosen social media, advertising and analytics partners. Read our cookie policy for more information.
Search

Scottish Fund for Creative Freelancers Opening Soon

Creative Scotland’s Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers will be opening at 12:00 pm on Monday 26 October, and today they have announced their delivery partners.

Published: 15 October 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:31 PM
Photograph of two live performers, only the people's legs and the bottom of the microphone is visible. One of the people is wearing very stand-out brightly pattered trousers.
Creative Scotland is partnering with a number of different organisations in order to deliver the Scottish Government’s £5 million fund.

Eligibility criteria for the fund – which has been opened to offer financial support for creative freelancers in Scotland – will be going live on Creative Scotland’s website on Thursday 22 October.

Creative Scotland have also announced their delivery partners for the distribution of the Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers. The partners are Crafts Council & Craft Scotland, Help Musicians, Society of Authors and Visual Arts Scotland – with Bectu also partnering subject to confirmation – to assist in the delivery of the Scottish Government’s £5million fund.

See all news

Continue reading

Grey skys over westminister bridge, with the houses of parliament and big ben in view in the background.

Brexit Lobbying Update

An update following the debate held in Westminster Hall on enabling visa and work permit free travel for musicians in the EU, with renewed calls from MPs for the Government to sort out remaining issues for musicians.

Published: 23 November 2021

Read more about Brexit Lobbying Update
All news and features