This section offers you links to people, agencies and organisations that can offer a wealth of support and advice ranging from artform-specific to general advice on running a voluntary/amateur arts group.

There is a section offering specific advice about funding and another on how to get the best out of marketing and promotion which includes a list of media contacts and local community websites. The training section has news and information about training and courses including artform-specific sessions or generic courses supporting the voluntary sector.

To save re-inventing that ubiquitous wheel we have added a selection of document templates which you could use as a basis to build your own – items such as simple constitutions, media releases and policy documents. We have also presented a number of case studies that we hope will inspire, inform and encourage you – and maybe help you avoid pitfalls! What better way to learn than from someone who has been there already?