Written question asked by Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 27 January 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 February 2016. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 February 2016 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Arts: Children
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what estimate they have made of the percentage of spending by Arts Council England that goes to supporting children's participation in the arts.
- Answer
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A large number of arts and cultural organisations funded by Arts Council England work to ensure that all children get the opportunity to visit, experience and participate in arts and cultural activities. In 2012 –15, 65% of National Portfolio Organisations offered work for, by or with children and young people. During 2015-18 this number will increase to 82%.
In addition to this, the Arts Council provide £10 million a year to fund a network of Bridge organisations and recently launched the Cultural Education Challenge. Both of these initiatives aim to link up the cultural and education sectors, to give children and young people access to great arts and cultural opportunities.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL5504
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Children Arts Finance Arts Council England
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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