Learning & advisory
Workshops, talks & strategic support
Sometimes what an organisation needs is not a document but understanding: a board that knows its duties, a team that grasps the rules, or a wise outside voice to think things through with. We provide workshops, talks and ongoing strategic support.
Who this is for
Boards wanting to govern better, teams needing to understand safeguarding, data protection or their legal responsibilities, organisations planning an away-day, and events or networks looking for an informed, engaging speaker.
If you want people to come away understanding something, this is for you.
At a glance
- Board and trustee training
- Board away-days and strategy sessions
- Talks at conferences and sector events
- A strategic sounding board for leaders
How we help
We run practical, jargon-free workshops on what cultural organisations most need to understand: governance and trustee duties, safeguarding, data protection, and the legal responsibilities of running an organisation or venue. We facilitate board away-days and strategy sessions, helping a board step back and think clearly about where it is going.
We act as a strategic sounding board for leaders who want someone sector-literate to test ideas with, and we speak at conferences and sector events, including the Cultural Governance Alliance conference. For crisis preparedness, the Culture Crisis Lab is our dedicated half-day simulation.
Talk to us
Not sure where to start? Book an online appointment and we will point you to the right help.
Email hello@proartsplus.co.uk or call 0330 127 1414 during office hours.
How it works
- Ask
We find out what you need and who will be in the room. - Shape
We design the session around them. - Deliver
We run it in a way people remember. - Follow up
We stay on hand if questions come up afterwards.
People come away understanding what they need to, and glad they came.
Why ProArtsPlus
We know this world from the inside as well as the legal side, and we explain complex things clearly and warmly, without pomp or jargon. We run board-effectiveness workshops for councils, venues and cultural organisations.
Frequently asked questions
What topics do you run workshops on?
Governance and trustee duties, safeguarding, data protection, and the legal responsibilities of running an organisation or venue, among others, tailored to your organisation.
Can you facilitate a board away-day?
Yes. We help boards step back and think strategically, keeping the conversation moving towards decisions.
Do you speak at conferences and events?
Yes. We speak on the issues facing the cultural and charitable sector, bringing clarity and a bit of warmth to the topic.
What is the difference between this and the Culture Crisis Lab?
This page covers our general workshops, talks and strategic support. The Culture Crisis Lab is our half-day simulation for testing how your organisation would handle a crisis.
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