Self Appraisal

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We consider that our organisational and financial strengths include:

• We have survived, grown and remained financially stable over 20 years despite a lack of core funding
• We combine a policy of financial prudence with artistic innovation
• We have a supportive structure, with Board of Trustees, Advisers and other volunteers sharing our goals and values
• We have built a committed following of members as internal stakeholders – keen, committed and providing stability and continuity
• We have enjoyed continuing encouragement and support from the Arts Council
• We have permanent, experienced administrative support

We benefit financially from:

• Considerable goodwill in the form of volunteer effort and artists’ fees reduced or waived
• A low-cost operation
• Ongoing financial support from sponsors, trusts and Friends
• An established relationship with Nottinghamshire County Council and Ashfield District Council

We have a distinct ethos, with a strong sense of community, clarity of purpose and consistency of commitment to our core vision.