Wales Wide Training Programme - Impact Report - May 2024 to May 2025

WALES WIDE TRAINING PROGRAMME

MANAGED BY RUBICON DANCE

Impact Report
2024 – 2025

“The session helped me to remember who I am and why I do what I do.” “Precious time for supported reflection, understanding and unearthing uncertainties.”

Introduction

In March 2025, the Wales Wide Training Programme (WWTP), managed by Rubicon Dance celebrated 12 years of serving the dance sector in Wales. WWTP aims to inspire and sustain community dance in Wales by providing training in a strategic way, responsive to sector need. 

WWTP is primarily a training programme for those working in dance across Wales. It is managed by Rubicon Dance and by 2025 it was connecting a network of twenty seven partners and three hundred and thirty individuals working together to support training and professional development for the community dance sector across Wales. Partners include not only community dance organisations, but venues, universities and national companies from across Wales including Powys, Carmarthen, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Caernarfon, Monmouthshire, Ceredigion, Cardiff, Llanelli and Flintshire. 

In November 2021 WWTP was recognised nationally at the One Dance UK Awards by being awarded the Dance Advocacy Award and is recognised as a sector leader in the community dance field.

The programme is supported through Arts Council of Wales and a recent award of a Create grant will support the activity through 2025/2026.

"Along with many other organisations and practitioners, Arts Care Gofal Celf has benefitted enormously from the work of Wales Wide Training Programme. The programme provides invaluable opportunities for shared learning across the dance sector in Wales and, through shared experiences significantly impacts dance leaders’ skills and self-confidence in delivering a range of creative tasks in a variety of settings. The programme enables the exploration of different approaches to delivery and plays a major part in addressing issues around the quality of provision across Wales. We look forward to participating in the programme in the coming year." - Chris Ryan, Cyfarwyddwr/Director, Arts Care Gofal Celf

In 2020 a review of the work of WWTP to date was published and ongoing research, evaluation and consultation has continued to provide evidence of impact and highlights strong demand for a training programme that responds to the strategic needs of the sector. This impact study summarises the learning from the 2024/2025 programme of activity and builds on a pre-existing wide range of evidence, blogs and publications including films which are listed at the end of the review.

The Programme

Since its inception the programme has included a huge range of activity and training approaches which have addressed the diverse and strategic needs of a sector facing ongoing change. Initially it was largely delivered through a series of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) days which took place across Wales and were hosted by WWTP partners. But, as the pandemic hit in March 2020 every strand of the WWTP was adapted to meet the more immediate needs and constraints of the sector. The programme grew exponentially. Because most of the activity was delivered online many practitioners joined more training and events because travel and accommodation were no longer barriers. So the move to digital delivery increased accessibility. It also allowed costs to be reduced. Therefore, since the end of the pandemic, many of the approaches adopted then have been maintained with the activity balanced between face to face and online access to activities and events.

In 2024/25 there were more than 90 distinct events including the following types of activity:

• 6 CPD training programmes - face to face in three geographical areas of Wales with follow-up online sessions to share learning;
• Guest Speakers x 6;  
• Partner Meetings x 9;  
• Shared Practice Forums x 2;  
• Evaluation One to One Sessions x 6;  
• Graduate Information Sessions x 2;  
• Network Meetings x 9; 
• Creative Practice Support Sessions x 9;
• Co-Creation Thematic Meetings/ Skills Sharing Sessions/ Focus Groups x 21;
• Resource production including Impact Report, Case Study and Film x 3;
• Welsh Language Practice Support one to one/small group sessions for practitioners x 15.

During 2024/25 WWTP increased the number of disabled practitioners participating in the programme both as event leaders and participants. These have included Mark Smith (Artistic Director, Deaf Men Dancing), neurodivergent Dance Practitioners, a visually impaired artist, a BSL Presenter, BSL Interpreter, practitioners who live with mental health conditions, a deaf young dancer and those Welsh speaking practitioners leading sessions have also increased alongside global majority/ POC practitioners. There have been 50 new participants accessing WWTP who've not done so before. Together these numbers indicate the further expansion of the programme artistically and in terms of reach.  

Dwynwen Lloyd Llywelyn, Head of Theatre, Theatr Felinfach, Ceredigion who is an established partner in WWTP will be writing a case study on Welsh Language Support for practitioners through WWTP during 2024/25 which will highlight the following:

• Sensing Welsh Sessions led by Jen Angharad have been a feature of the programme since 2021 but have been supplemented by online one to one sessions since February 2024 as well as a WhatsApp group for those more confident in Welsh language supported by Jen. In response to requests Jen uses voice notes so that practitioners can hear the pronunciation of words and sentences. Jen will also write the translations for correct spelling of words and phrases. Fifteen one to one Welsh Language One to One Support Sessions were offered;
  
  
• A Welsh Language Forum led by Jen Angharad took place in April 2025 “What is it like to be a first language Welsh language dance practitioner living and working in Wales?”
  
  
• Cai Tomos offers Creative Practice & Wellbeing Support one to one sessions. These are offered through the medium of English, Welsh or can be Bilingual;
  
  
• Sarah Mumford, a Freelance Dance Artist, based in North Wales led a practical dance session in Llandudno Junction in July 2024 through the medium of Welsh - aimed at dance practitioners who are fluent in Welsh or those dance practitioners who are Welsh learners;
  
  
• All WWTP case studies to date are translated into Welsh.

Co-Production groups have been a relatively new feature of the programme building on the sector led approach already prevalent in WWTP. An Arts & Mental Health Co Production group met regularly - this was open to a small group of experienced artists - some who have lived experience of mental health - that can share and learn from one another in approaches and practices.

Other Co-Production groups have a focus on:

• Health and wellbeing (Sharon Teear)
• Dance for People Living with Parkinson’s (Heidi Wilson)
• Young people dancing in Wales (Jamie Jenkins)
• Looking after our own mental health as Dance Practitioners (Paul Whittaker)
• Climate change in the Arts (Marla King)
• Inclusivity (Dan McGowan, Hijinx)
• Welsh Language Forum (Jen Angharad)
• Diversity and International links (Krishnapriya Ramamoorthy, Paallam Arts)
• Dementia Awareness (Rhian Pitt)

Speakers have included:

• Chantal Williams - Common Wealth -Engaging Working Class People in the Arts
• Alan Williams Thomas - Schools Curriculum for Wales
• Rhian Davies, Welsh Dance traditions
• Isaac Blake, Romani Arts Communities
• Bridie Doyle Roberts - Agent for Change at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
• Emma Jane Sutcliffe and Angharad Harrop - Primary schools/teacher development
• Sian Rowlands, Support of Dance Artists/Practitioners in Wales as part of her MA research at Trinity Laban
• Jemma Thomas - Early Years (focus on emotional regulation)
• Dan McGowan, Hijinx – Inclusivity
• Rhian Davies, Menter Maldwyn/Project WYTH – Preserving the traditions of Welsh Traditional Dance
• Kitsch n Sync – Making dance accessible for all and dance improvisation/working outdoors

A series of presentations were offered between January and March 2025 connected by the theme of celebrating diversity in our sector with Wales based and/or Welsh artists who have international links. These included:

• Jessie Brett, Ethiopia
• Isaac Blake, Romani Arts – European links
• Colin Daimond, Brazil
• Krishnapriya Ramamoorthy, India
• Cai Tomos, Norway
• Laura Bradshaw, International links through Oasis One World Choir
• Cathryn McShane Kouyate-, Successors of the Mandingue – west Africa

The above programme developments, growing partnerships and new members has enriched and diversified the overall programme and brought fresh ideas which will help WWTP develop in new ways as it moves forward.

The Impact

The impact of WWTP is significant and increases with time. 2024/25 has seen greater impact than previous years on a wider and more diverse set of practitioners and practices as well as a more outward facing take on the dance sector.

Quantitative targets set as a condition of funding have been exceeded with a focus on securing new partners to the programme, new people attending events who had not attended before (50) – 31 of whom are disabled, welsh speaking or global majority and new people leading events who are disabled, welsh speaking or global majority (15).

"Llongyfarchiadau on doing so much in this area. I love the way you’ve integrated the Welsh Language into every aspect of the work and offers to the sector. I’m grateful to you for being so thorough and thoughtful in your planning and implementation." - Einir Sion, Welsh Language Enabler, ACW

The qualitative data gathered evidences impact on practitioners, partners, session leaders and dance practices

On Practitioners

The WWTP provides support to practitioners in many ways. Through connection and support with others the programme provides emotional and social support but it also supports practitioners physically and intellectually with new skill sets and ideas.

“As a dance artist and as a human being interested in development and personal growth, I find it extremely important to have the opportunity to participate in local courses, and I don’t have to travel far or organise accommodations. Keeping ourselves updated and educated helps provide safer and more inclusive practices to our community and schools. The social aspect is another essential element. By bringing the dance community together with courses and workshops, we can meet, exchange ideas, learn from each other, and share our experiences, successes, and concerns. Being a freelancer artist nowadays can be challenging and knowing that you have a community that understands and supports you is everything—finally, a massive thank you for providing free spaces for freelancers. We live in an extraordinary world where education and training is expensive, and not everyone can afford it. You give the opportunity and open doors to people who want to progress but are not in a position to support it financially themselves. Thank you for all your hard work! We all appreciate it! Diolch yn fawr.

“This in-person workshop also provided a valuable point of connection with valued colleagues and friends from the community dance world in Wales, supporting rich conversations and potential collaborative working opportunities. My BSL has also improved!”

Extensive evaluation and feedback from practitioners highlights the following key impacts on them and their practice:

Connection and Networking

·        It was amazing having a series of WWTP continued professional development sessions up in North Wales. As a rural dance community it brought us together to share, network and connect. Huge thanks to Tracey for making this happen, for her endless support, energy and commitment to reaching dance professionals across Wales and contributing so much to the sector.

·        Even though our work is connecting other people, it can feel quite isolating in other ways, so talks like this and ways to bring us together are so needed and I really value the time today. Thank you.

·        As a freelance artist/practitioner the ability to attend subsidised and often free WWTP events is really important not only to my personal connection with other artists and the dance world but also to my professional work. WWTP provides much needed opportunities in an often isolated and lonely sector to strengthen connections and working relationships in the sector which would otherwise be impossible for me to get to due to travel and financial restrictions as a freelance artist.

Skills and Practice Development

The range of activity offered throughout the year was rich and diverse and developed skills in many different areas including evaluation, Welsh language teaching and facilitating, working with people living with Parkinsons, Dementia and Visual impairment to name a few. Those attending unanimously feedback positively on the skills they have developed and how they will implement them.  Some practitioners were learning new skills whilst others found opportunity for refreshment, the opportunity to share someone else’s practice is also often mentioned as a privilege and a chance for reflection on one’s own practice.  

·        “I thoroughly enjoyed the session and learnt a lot. Prior to the class, I expected that adapting dance works for a visually impaired audience would mean restricting the work; cutting things out and simplifying it so that it could be more easily audio described for example. However, during the class I realised that adapting dance works for a visually impaired audience actually helped to enhance the work. Integrating audio description and other auditory elements into works could strengthen themes and make the performance more captivating for all audiences. I felt that making works inclusive actually opened up a pot of ideas in my head rather than closing it.”

·        “Being completely new to the idea of leading Dance for Parkinson's I was intrigued and happy to listen to everyone's contributions. Heidi's reflections were beautiful and allowed me insight, almost viscerally into the room with her participants.”

·        “I learned new skills regarding BSL.  I am a Bharata Natyam dancer and the links I can make with my dance hand gestures is something I would like to explore. The experience of dancing a different dance style was great. It moved my brain and body to work in a different way. It is good to explore other movement pathways.”

·        “A beautiful sharing of practice which provided real depth of understanding of Cai’s work, approach and the values he lives and works by.  It also provided a valuable opportunity for me to reflect on my own work.  I was particularly interested in Cai’s use and characterisation of ‘liminal’ performance/workshop spaces which are public e.g. foyer of a theatre or the domestic space of someone’s residential home and the consequent vulnerability of the artist in meeting this context.  Brave, beautiful and quiet work.”

Career Support and Development

Those who participate in the WWTP activity are at different stages in their careers and the programme skilfully addresses this wide range of needs. Through careful support it provides opportunities to enter or re-enter the field as well as developing careers of more established artists. Further, the one to one sessions with Cai Tomos appear to have a huge impact on the way individuals approach their professional careers. 

·        “I am just getting back into the community dance sector and haven't yet established a secure dance income. The opportunity to reconnect with local dance artists, network and participate in a valuable training event for free enabled me to attend something I would otherwise not been able to. I have a young family and am still feeding my son, so being able to train locally is essential for me at this point in my life. Knowing where to start with my career after a long break is quite daunting and I left the session last week feeling inspired, creatively rejuvenated, supported and hopeful about my possibilities for the future.  We are very lucky to have someone like you to put on these events and bring us together. Thank you very much.”

·        “I am a recent dance graduate of the NSCD and have recently moved back to north Wales. I recognise that dance can often be thought of as an elitist art that's only understood by some. I think it vital that dance be transformed into an art form that can be appreciated and enjoyed by everyone and anyone. I saw the CPD training sessions as a gateway to better understand how to encourage that inclusivity and have come away feeling incredibly inspired to bring inclusivity to my future dance experiences. For example, during the visual-impairment training session, I felt exposed to a whole new perspective of dance and was amazed by the richness audio description could bring to my work.”

·        “I wanted to let you know that leading on from the conversations that you enabled me to have with Cai  Tomos I have been offered a lovely R and D project with Impelo which I am super excited about - so many thanks for the role WWTP played in giving me space to clarify my thoughts and interests.”

·        “It really is in good part down to WWTP that I have found the stamina and threads to start to grow my practice again. It has been really helpful to get connected beyond Abergavenny and to think beyond the bustle of day-to-day delivery of sessions...”

Care and Support

Respondents all praise the care and support provided by WWTP and the personal commitment of Tracey Brown in leading it. There is a recurring theme around ‘safe spaces’ and this is due to careful curation and selection of speakers, facilitators and session leaders as well as the leadership of the programme.   

·        “Cai’s spaciousness and holding helped me to be open about more problematic parts of my work and to wrangle a bit with ethical, societal, and practical questions. I value that massively. In work there is an expectation that you will make things great. But actually to dig into the bits that aren’t great is really exciting and opens up potential. Simply naming the bits I am not happy with is good because now they can be things I am working on or at least holding in my conscious awareness rather than things I am unhappy or ashamed about!”

·        “My session with Susanne was extremely helpful. She listened very openly and was able to skilfully reflect back and guide me to get a sense of what I needed to know in the context of my own work. It felt very much like a coaching session in that way. I went in feeling a bit unprepared and came out with interesting insight into my current situation and how I would like to develop things. 

Confidence and Validation

The skills development and the caring environments within which these opportunities are created appears to contribute to both enhancing confidence in practitioners whose practice is often isolated and validating their practice:

·        “It definitely helps to feel less of a fraud when trying to work with audio description, and I can definitely feel my confidence improving.  It was really great to have so many people there in the group and I really learnt a lot from other people’s experiences.  I really appreciated Kate and Karina’s approach in that they don’t have the answers and it’s not a one fits all approach but we can try things to see if they work.  Definitely removes some of the fear of doing something ‘wrong’.”

·        “The one to one Welsh language support session through Wales Wide Training Programme and with Jen Angharad was very useful. She was so warm, friendly, encouraging and supportive. I lack confidence in using the Welsh language. I have a bank of words that I feel confident using in a school setting and probably more so because you see and hear the teachers and teaching assistants using Welsh and get to know what the children are familiar with. I wanted a few words and simple sentences that I could embed into my health sessions. Jen spent time helping me with some key words and sentences as well as the pronunciation something that I can find tricky. I will definitely book another session with Jen and hopefully with small steps I will find the confidence to build on the amount of Welsh I incorporate in my sessions.”

·        “The session was truly inspiring, I found both the discussion and Susanne herself incredibly insightful. Her emphasis on staying true to our work as artists, understanding why we pursue what we do, and embracing evaluation as part of the creative process really resonated with me. This approach aligns with our company’s vision, and Susanne provided valuable tools, creative ideas, and reassurance to trust our instincts rather than conform to external criteria.”

On Partners

The impact on partners can be profound and is always welcomed as widening the impact of what any one organisation can do alone. Three examples of an evolving partnership with Cywaith Dawns/The Dance Collective CIC to offer two training opportunities in north Wales for Dance Practitioners, the partnership with People Dancing and the impact of dementia training on an organisational partner are illustrative of this impact.   

·        "We are growing as an organisation and through collaborating with WWTP we have been able to increase our capacity to deliver high quality training opportunities for Dance Artists in North Wales. The experience WWTP has in this area has been invaluable to supporting us as we expand our provision further working with experienced local artists and providing training opportunities. The training with Dr Kate Lawrence and Karina Jones has enabled us to work with artists who attended the workshop to integrate audio description in a fun and playful way into our children’s show Sblash that has toured festivals this summer. We were delighted that the training enabled us to do this". (Dr Angharad Harrop/Director Cywaith Dawns/The Dance Collective CIC)

·        “As Head of Health & Wellbeing programmes at People Dancing, I feel it is so important that we continue to lead and support professional development in this field through practice and dialogue, and to share experiences and learning from current projects and programmes across the UK.” (Yael Owen People Dancing)

·        “I thoroughly enjoyed the session, and it was a great introduction to how we as an organisation start to think about being Dementia Friendly in all aspects of our work.  Dementia is something that touches most of us in one way or another and yet our understanding can be very limited.  I hope as an organisation that we can build on this session and develop a Dementia Friendly approach throughout our team and in the delivery of projects.”  

On Session Leaders

Session leaders appear to welcome the opportunity to work on the programme as it seems to provide opportunities to reflect on and articulate practice, sharing creative spaces and responding to new challenges.

·        "Having the opportunity to lead a Welsh language movement session for dance practitioners was an absolute joy. It was wonderful to share the creative space with other professionals, a reminder of the talent and expertise we have here in north Wales and so grounding for me personally, bringing me back to my own creative practice and roots. Thank you! Diolch yn fawr!"

·        "It was an absolute pleasure and an honour to be asked to lead a CPD session for WWTP. ". (Dr Kate Lawrence, Director Vertical Dance Kate Lawrence)

·        "I was delighted to be asked to lead this workshop with WWTP by Tracey Brown and so pleased that the dance practitioners were keen to learn about accessibility from a visually impaired perspective in their own work." (Karina Jones, Visually Impaired Aerialist and Actress) 

·        "It was a pleasure to talk at the Wales Wide Training Programme session today. It's always a joy to meet other creatives and be inspired by their work whilst having the opportunity to share practice and Common Wealth's work. These forums for sharing are important, we all have lots to learn from one another and the incredible people that make up the creative landscape in Wales, organisations, artists, participants and communities alike". (Chantal Williams, Community Producer, Common Wealth)

On Dance Practices

The widening of the programme during this year appears to have had an impact on dance practices by diversifying the range of styles and approaches being considered and this has been appreciated by leaders and participants alike.

·        "Being able to give a presentation and lead a discussion about Traditional Welsh Dancing as part of the Wales Wide Training Programme organised by Rubicon Dance was wonderful. Traditional dancing has not always featured on the professional dance sector’s radar in Wales – so it was great to get a voice on this platform. Through Project Wyth we aim to promote, develop and move traditional dancing forward in Wales, and hosting this session was a step in the right direction to spread our message, share good practice, make connections and develop exciting ideas for collaboration"

·        “Once again, a thought provoking, inspirational and motivational talk. Really nice to see and hear from minority ethnic groups, who are still sadly underrepresented in the wider sense of Arts and culture.” (Marla King, Freelance Dance Artist, mid Wales)

·        “Thanks so much for inviting me to share a session through WWTP and continuing to create spaces for collective learning and connection across the sector. Also I really appreciate your continued support and focus on bringing these important issues into the programmes you organise.

What supports this impact?

“WWTP is such a valuable resource for me as a freelance practitioner and in my role as a Senior Dance Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University. The programme is very much member and sector led and is central to nurturing the dance ecology in Wales, particularly as we are faced with so many challenges in the current economic climate. The programme offers practice development, reflection and learning, information sharing and emotional support. Tracey guides the programme with sensitivity, coherence, skilled administration and organisation and a great depth of knowledge”.

In the earlier Review of WWTP the following key success factors were identified:

• Leadership;
• Knowing what is needed;
• The ‘right’ artists and speakers;
• Relevance;
• Long term sustained approaches;
• Breaking down barriers to access;
• Great communication and attention to detail;
• Warmth, kindness, care and humanity – person centred approach.

It is clear from the feedback on the activity programme that has taken place in 2024/25 that these factors and characteristics are still at play and are supporting WWTP to continue to meet sector needs.

The management and leadership of the programme sit at the heart of its success to date.

·        “Tracey was fantastic in keeping me updated with sign ups and progress so I could ensure the session was tailored and hopefully somewhat informative.”

·        “The organisation was excellent and Tracey communicated with me really clearly and responded to questions very quickly. She was a pleasure to work with.”

Having the right people leading sessions on the strategic and relevant needs and priorities of the sector is also crucial and this relates to the consultative nature of the way the programme is developed and the ability to select (and support) the right leaders for sessions. This creates a sense of ‘humanity’ and care and assists in the creation of safe spaces where people can reflect and grow.

• “Very informative Dementia Awareness session and the fact that she was presenting in a space where her father was close by, brought a thoroughly human approach, which more than added to the informative nature of the session.”
• “I initially didn't know what I was going to talk about during our one to one and I didn't want it to feel forced. It definitely didn't feel that way at all. Cai began the session in a way that was super organic and felt very sincere. Cai has a gentle quality that instantly makes you feel at ease, and he holds space very well, whilst offering different exercises to make you feel at ease. I highly recommend these sessions to anyone who wants to find a sense of clarity and perspective.”
• "Living and dancing in North Wales, I recognised the importance of being able to train and enjoy dance through the medium of Welsh and by attending the "delivering a class through the medium of Welsh" session, I was provided with ideas as to how to accomplish this.”
• “You created a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment in which to learn and explore.”

The removal of barriers to access is also a crucial component of success as it enables participation.

•  “Without the support of a free space for a freelancer I would not have been able to attend the CPD day. It means a lot to be able to attend and get training without financial instability stopping me accessing information or being able to be in the same room as others.”

Into the Future

“WWTP has been a creator of opportunity. Providing chances to deepen your knowledge and explore new possibilities. Most importantly for me, WWTP has been a much needed link to practitioners across Wales linking us together to share our practice and support each other on our dance journeys. Happy birthday WWTP it has been brilliant to be part of the programme thus far, thank you to Tracey and all the team, I for one am excited to see what the future holds together”.

“What an incredible growth there has been in the scope and range of opportunities within WWTP since its inception.  It has become central to the development of our practice in community dance, built important relationships and partnerships, become a platform for sharing and celebrating our work and offered a place of support and sanctuary in difficult times.” 

“When I was leading the PHF funded ArtWorks initiative I remember asking an artist “What do you need?”  His reply was a wake-up call. “That is the first time anyone has asked me that since I became freelance.” In my research on the impact and importance of WWTP for freelancers, another question cited by an interviewee resonated. At the beginning of the pandemic she was asked “Are you OK?” These two simple questions seem to me to sit behind the ethos and culture of the WWTP and inform its unique and impressive outcomes.” (Dr Susanne Burns, Independent Consultant)

For 12 years WWTP has offered crucial support to the community dance sector in Wales and has weathered the challenges of the pandemic, not only with organisational resilience and adaptation, but having played a crucial role in supporting practitioners through precarity, isolation and acute anxiety. It has been totally committed to assessing its impact on the practitioners, the sector and the practice and has told its story with honesty, openness and generosity.  It provides essential support to a workforce which is isolated and financially precarious and does so with immense care.

WWTP doesn’t simply offers dance artists and practitioners across Wales access to training. It provides opportunities for networking, peer to peer learning, connection, dialogue and conversation and, key to its success, it is organic, developing as needs develop, and never stagnating. Importantly, it gives agency, ensuring it is co-created and informed by the needs of the artists and practitioners themselves. Artists and practitioners feel heard, validated and affirmed. The programme is accessible and affordable and offers a safe space for artists and practitioners to both learn and share their own knowledge and skills.

However, moving into the future and as the programme continues to expand, it is worth exploring how the leadership of the programme could develop beyond the current sole leadership by Tracey Brown of Rubicon Dance. There are opportunities for a more distributed leadership model in key areas such as advocacy, marketing and promotion as well as planning and development. This would not impact the successful existing leadership model which is seen as a key factor behind the WWTP’s success but could amplify impact and widen engagement.

WWTP is a valuable resource for a sector facing immense challenges in the current economic climate and works on a year by year rolling basis with insecure project funding. It has achieved significant impact within such limiting constraints and is a model for the rest of the UK in how to support the freelance workforce upon which our sector depends. It brings together individuals and organisations to support the infrastructure upon which so much cross-sector work depends.