Welcome to Cultural Enterprises
Who Are We?
We support commercial excellence and help maximise income for hundreds of arts, cultural heritage organisations in the UK and around the world.
Our programme of digitally delivered training gives you and your teams the tools to maximise commercial income for your organisation. See what’s on
Why Join?
We provide unrivalled networking, shared skills and 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.
Events and Resources
Training Events
Our online Masterclasses, panel discussions, webinars and workshops are designed to help you and your teams maximise income for your organisation at this critical time.
eCommerce Benchmarking
Our annual eCommerce Benchmarking Report is out now for members to access, allowing you to compare your online retail performance against others in the sector.
Virtual Talking Forums
These free events are a great opportunity to network with colleagues across the sector, sharing knowledge and best practice. Regional, national and topic-based groups available.
Cultural Enterprises Awards
See all the amazing winners of the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2021, showcasing the very best of creativity and success in cultural income generation across the sector.
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
Cultural Enterprises Mentoring Programme
One of the ways in which the Association aims to support its members is through the provision of development opportunities. […]
The Way Ahead: Financial Planning for the Culture Sector
Whilst it’s been a challenging 18 months for the cultural sector financially, cultural organisations have responded positively, seeking out new […]
Monetising Online Content – The Tank Museum and Patreon
Like all museums, we’ve dabbled in public fundraising before (with disappointing results), but thanks to this online membership platform we […]