The Government fully recognises the tremendous artistic, economic and social impact of
arts organisations across the UK and will continue to support great art projects and dance
across the country through Arts Council England (ACE). ACE, as experts in the field, make
independent decisions about how and where funding is delivered, and do so at arm’s length
from Government. However, it is important that arts organisations also support themselves
in new ways, such as those which you mention and through a mixture of public support,
admission receipts and private giving.
The DCMS needs to contribute to government savings, and arts and culture have a role
towards this difficult end. Wherever possible savings need to be found from administrative
efficiency, which is the best way to minimise the direct impact upon practitioners who deliver
arts on the frontline, and contribute in such a valuable way to wellbeing and the economy of
the country. The Government is, however, confident that by increasing the amount of
National Lottery money going to the arts, and the drive to encourage greater philanthropy
and sponsorship, it can help to generate money for the sector from other sources.
However, at this time of financial austerity there is a need for prudence, and decisions on
Government spending will be measured in that context.
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