Welcome to Cultural Enterprises
Year of Digital 2021
We provide training and networking to help you maximise commercial income for your organisation.
Our new digitally delivered events programme is designed to help you consolidate, create and renew:
- Consolidate – make the most of your existing business
- Create – develop new ways of generating income
- Renew – build a business fit for the future
Take a look at our digital events programme
#SustainingCulture
Who Are We?
We support commercial excellence and help maximise income for hundreds of arts & heritage organisations in the UK and around the world. Find out more
Why Join?
We provide unrivaled networking, shared skills & experience, training & events, and digital content. Find out more and how to join
Survive and Thrive
Become a member, and everyone in your organisation can access member benefits
We’ll help you through Covid-19 and beyond
Events and Resources
Training Events
Our online Masterclasses and workshops are designed to help you and your teams navigate the new normal and boost income for your organisation at this critical time.
Virtual Talking Shops
Our free Virtual Talking Shops are a great way to network with other venues in your area, sharing knowledge and best practice. Book your next meeting now.
Find a Supplier
Browse our supplier listings by category to source unique gifts and homewares, latest trends, bespoke design ideas and useful inspiration for your new products and ranges.
Employment Resources
If you’re looking for work in the cultural sector, add your CV to our Talent Pool and check our Job Board regularly. If you’re recruiting, job advertising is currently free of charge.
An online training resource, free for all Membership Plus organisations, or available to buy individually for a small charge.
Online Training, On Demand
Free with Membership Plus
With 40 courses planned by 2022, the Cultural Enterprises Academy is an invaluable resource on best practice and commercial excellence.
Courses on Income Generation
Featuring experts in the sector
Courses cover key areas in revenue generation including retail, ecommerce and publishing. Coming soon: catering, events & hire, PR, digital skills, marketing, and many more.
Podcast
Free
The Cultural Enterprises Podcast features interviews, expert advice, case studies and experience from key figures across the cultural sector. Series 1 and 2 are available to listen to now.
Latest blogs
Getting started on TikTok – a quick guide for museums
Like all good social media management, it’s just about experimenting, adjusting and being genuinely end-user focussed Back in late 2020, […]
Natural History Museum launches childrenswear collaboration with John Lewis
As well as a fantastic opportunity to align our brand with respected retail names; this also allows us to connect […]
A Miller’s Tale: Creative Income in Lockdown – Part 2
We’ve learnt so much through this challenging time and our strategy for developing the Mill in the coming years will […]