As you know the 8 Types of Impact of Culture and Heritage© which underpin the Culture Makes… campaign were created by our friends and partners at cultural sector consultancy, Achates who are also sponsors of the campaign.

Achates has recently announced its biggest innovation in 10 years and a revolution in cultural sector support which goes live in October, Achates Community.

Achates Community is a ground-breaking digital platform designed for cultural sector income generation professionals. Offering unparalleled support and learning opportunities through masterclasses and Achates’ purpose-designed tools and resources to support you in growing contributed and new income generation sources.

As a friend and sponsor of the Foundation, Achates is delighted to offer your organisation two x 3 month free trials of this exciting new digital platform when it launches on 7 October 2024.

Access to the digital platform includes:

  • Support and Learning: Access 50+ masterclasses offering step-by-step support and learning with tools and associated live webinars, covering every aspect of income generation.

  • The Purposeful Leader leadership programme: Tune in to monthly live webinars equipping participants with the practical tools and expertise to lead with purpose and resilience.

  • Community and Networking Spaces: Engage with a vibrant community of cultural sector professionals to discuss the issues of the day.

In order to take up this generous offer, sign up to the platform to create your profile here. (Note there are no active users at present as this is the registration phase of the roll out. Your profile will say status pending until the site goes live).

On Sunday evening (6th October) you will be sent a link to sign up to your free trial. Membership for Achates Community costs £50 p/month for a 12 month subscription or £500 annual upfront payment.

Achates will ask that you add bank details in October before you gain access, so do have these ready but you will be given good notice towards the end of the trial before funds are taken.

We hope that you will avail of this wonderful opportunity from Achates to join them on their mission to build a more resilient and equitable cultural ecosystem.