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This session took place on 17 May. The recording is available below.

How can creative social entrepreneurs take ownership of cultural assets in their communities? In this webinar and panel discussion we explored the knowledge, skills and resources required to make the most of the opportunities.

The session focused on what support creative entrepreneurs can access, the role of finance and case studies of successful projects. The aim is to empower artists, social entrepreneurs and local groups to seize the opportunities for cultural asset ownership and breathe new life into their communities.

Read more about the importance of grassroots social enterprise to cultural placemaking (and what it all means!) in this recent blog from Arts & Culture Finance.

The recording is available below and you can access the slides here.

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Speakers

Seva Phillips, Head of Arts & Culture Finance

Nichole Herbert-Wood, Second Floor Studios

Mark Davyd, Music Venues Trust

Bonnie Hewson, Power to Change