Organisations that offer support and funding for training including CULT Cymru’s partners
Unions
| Organisation | Link / Logo | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bectu - The Union for Creative Ambition |  | Bectu represents over 40,000 staff, contract and freelance workers in the media and entertainment industries. Benefits include employment support, subsidised public liability insurance and professional development support. | 029 2066 6557 ddonovan@bectu.org.uk or cdonovan@bectu.org.uk |
| Equity |  | Equity is the trade union representing professional performers and other creative workers in the creative and cultural industries. Membership includes free entry in Oriel's creative talent database. | info@cardiff-equity.org.uk 029 2039 7971 equity.org.uk |
| MU - The Musicians' Union |  | The MU represents musicians working in all sectors of the music business. The MU offers a range of services for musicians of all ages and genres. | musiciansunion.org.uk cardiff@themu.org 029 2045 6585 |
| WGGB - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain |  | The Writers' Guild of Great Britain supports writers for TV, film, radio, theatre, books and computer games. Members get access to free legal advice, as well as weekly information bulletins, a quarterly magazine and events. | writersguild.org.uk erik@writersguild.org.uk 020 7833 0777 |
| NUJ Training Wales |  | The National Union of Journalists works to improve the pay and conditions of journalists as well as protect and promote media freedom, professionalism and ethical standards. NUJ Training Wales offers courses in a wide range of skills designed to help meet the demands of journalism in the digital age. | nujtrainingwales.org trainingwales1@nuj.org.uk |
| Wales TUC Cymru |  | Wales TUC Cymru represents 50 unions, which in turn represent 400,000 members. It campaigns for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad. WTUC Education offers high quality, accredited training throughout Wales - free to union members and WTUC Learning supports Union Learning Reps. | tuc.org.uk/about-wales-tuc wtuc@tuc.org.uk 029 2034 7010 |
Industry
| Organisation | Link / Logo | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| CULT Cymru |  | CULT Cymru is the one stop shop for learning for creative workers in Wales. | 1 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9SD e-mail: siwan@bectu.org.uk |
| The Arts Council of Wales |  | The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) is the national development and funding body for the arts in Wales. There are various training and project funding available to freelancers. To subscribe to the newsletter click here. | information@arts.wales 0845 8734 900 |
| Am Cymru |  | AM aims to provide a platform that reflects the inclusive, varied creativity of modern Wales and create new audiences to enjoy it's culture | amam.cymru |
| BAFTA Cymru |  | BAFTA Cymru promotes excellence in the media through awards, masterclasses, events and screenings. An annual subscription fee is payable. | EmmaP@bafta.org |
| Books Council of Wales |  | Promotes reading and literacy in Wales. Provides specialist services and distributes grants to publishers. | cllc.org.uk |
| Community Music Wales |  | Community Music Wales offers music industry training and professional development with a community emphasis. | admin@communitymusicwales.org.uk 01685 373535 North Wales Office: 01286 671153 |
| Creative & Cultural Skills |  | Supporting the UK cultural sector by shaping skills, education and employment best practice. | ccskills.org.uk Tel: 07725 134 092 |
| Creative Cardiff |  | Creative Cardiff is a network which connects people working in any creative organisation, business or job in the Cardiff region. | creativecardiff@cardiff.ac.uk 029 2087 6188 |
| Creative North Wales |  | A voice for the digital & creative industries in North Wales. | http://gogleddcreadigol.cymru/ |
| Creative Wales |  | Creative Wales is a new agency set up within Welsh Government. Their mission is to drive growth across the creative industries, build on existing success and develop new talent and skills. | wales.com/creative-wales creativewales@gov.wales |
| Creu Cymru |  | Creu Cymru is the development agency for theatres and arts centres in Wales. | creucymru.com/about-us/contact-us/ 01970 822 222 |
| Ffilm Cymru Wales |  | Ffilm Cymru Wales supports both new and established talent (producers, directors and writers) within the Welsh film making industry through offering development finance, advice and information. | enquiries@ffilmcymruwales.com |
| Literature Wales |  | The services offered by Literature Wales for writers include mentoring, writers’ bursaries, information and advice and independent manuscript assessment. | Email: post@literaturewales.org |
| Pyst |  | Distribution and label services for labels and artists in Wales | www.pyst.cymru |
| NFTS Wales |  | The National Film & Television School is an independent postgraduate institution that provides practical, specialist behind-the-camera training to over 700 students a year. | nfts.co.uk |
| Royal Television Society |  | For over 80 years, the RTS has provided the UK’s main platform for debate about the future of television. Its lectures, events and publications make a substantial contribution to raising standards and developing practice. | hywel@aim.uk.com |
| Screenskills |  | Investing in skills driving the success of UK film, TV, VFX, animation and games | info@screenskills.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7713 9800 |
| Screen Alliance Wales |  | SAW is the gateway between the TV & Film industry and its workforce. It grows and promotes the talent, crew and services of the film and TV industry in Wales. | screenalliancewales.com |
| Sgil Cymru |  | Sgil Cymru is media professionals training media professionals. Sgil Cymru have trained over 100 apprentices by working with companies across south Wales | sgilcymru.com |
| trac |  | trac is Wales’ Folk Development organisation. celebrating Wales’ music and dance traditions. | trac@trac-cymru.org |
| Tŷ Newydd |  | Ty Newydd is the National Writers' Centre for Wales and, since 1990, has attracted writers from all over the world both as tutors and course participants. | tynewydd@literaturewales.org |
| Wales Arts International |  | Wales Arts International works to support the promotion and development of professional practice across all art forms. It provides information about the arts in Wales and supports international opportunities through its programmes and funding schemes. | info@wai.org.uk |
| Wales Screen |  | Wales Screen is the location finding service for Wales offering comprehensive information and support on locations, facilities, crew and local services. Freelancers can enter their information on the crew listing. | North Wales: Arwyn.Williams31@gov.wales South Wales Penny.Skuse@gov.wales |
| Welsh Broadcast Trust |  | The Welsh Broadcasting Trust provides financial support to individuals wishing to improve their skills in television, film, radio and new media. | post@ymddiried.cymru |
Other
| Organisation | Link / Logo | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Council |  | The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. They're on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries, bringing international opportunity to life, every day. | wales.britishcouncil.org |
| Business Wales |  | Business Wales is the Welsh Government's business support service for businesses, including advice, mentoring and workshops. | 03000 6 03000 |
| Cardiff & Vale College |  | CAVC offer great support and outstanding facilities in order to fully prepare you for your future. | cavc.ac.uk/en/uni |
| Careers Wales |  | Careers Wales provides people of all ages with free, bilingual, impartial careers information, advice and guidance. | post@careerswales.com 0800 028 4844 |
| Open University |  | The Open University in Wales provides learning opportunities through supported open and distance learning. The OU’s OpenLearn website provides free access to a variety of material taken from Open University courses. | wales@open.ac.uk 0300 303 5303 |
| ReAct |  | The Redundancy Action Scheme (ReAct) is a programme of funding for training provided by the Welsh Government for people living in Wales who are facing redundancy. | Contact Siân Gale for further information. sian@bectu.org.uk |