WISE Competitors

We champion, develop and invest in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people's lives. We support activities across the arts, museums and libraries – from theatre to digital art, reading to dance, music to literature, and crafts to collections. By 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. Between 2018 and 2022, we will invest £1.45 billion of public money from government and an estimated £860 million from the National Lottery to help deliver this vision.

Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here. We do this through funding, development, advocacy and influence and we distribute funding from the Scottish Government and the National Lottery. We want Scotland to be a country where excellence and experimentation across the arts, screen and creative industries is recognised and valued; everyone can access and enjoy artistic and creative experiences; places and quality of life are transformed through imagination, ambition and an understanding of the potential of creativity; ideas are brought to life by a diverse, skilled and connected leadership and workforce; Scotland is a distinctive creative nation connected to the world.

The Audience Agency (TAA) is a non-profit research and development organisation whose purpose is to help the cultural sector shape a vibrant, relevant offer that better serves audiences and communities. Designed to support an informed and innovative sector in practice and policy, TAA’s consultancy and research is evidence-led and people-centred. This approach underpins a five-pillar programme of services - participation and engagement, impact and evaluation, cultural and creative places, digital transformation, and creative economy for policy – supported by a suite of popular, reliable data products. TAA works across the UK and internationally, with an extensive range of cultural organisations, academic partners, local authorities and funding bodies. Stay up to date with our latest evidence, insights and events by signing up for our newsletters: https://www.theaudienceagency.org/newsletters For more information about products and services please visit our website: https://www.theaudienceagency.org/