Reading's arts sector is facing an unprecedented challenge as we learn to adapt to the current reality.The Arts Council has announced an emergency response funding stream to support artists and creative practitioners during this period.To help Reading’s arts organisations apply for this funding, Reading UK has brought together four key players in the sector locally to talk through what the funding is available, for, who can apply and how to maker a success of your application.Listen now to some of the town's most experienced funding application writers - Suzanne Stallard (Jelly), Mary Genis (culture Mix), Gavin Lombos (Readipop) and Zsuzsi Lindsay (Reading UK).There are more details at livingreading.co.ukThis podcast was produced by Atlantic Garden Media: info@atlanticgardenmedia.com
Reading Borough Council and Reading UK are working together to ensure businesses in Reading are supported through the COVID-19 crisis, including ensuring a mechanism is in place to provide speedy distribution of business rate relief and business grants. In this special podcast Jason Brock, Leader of Reading Borough Council and Nigel Horton Baker Executive Director of Reading UK give details of how businesses can get advice and assistance to help get them through the crisis.Important information and contact details mentioned in this podcast:www.reading.gov.uk for all the advice on guidance for applying for business grants and finding out about business rate relief. For specific queries and to send info for business rate relief email: business.rates@reading.gov.ukIf you’re local businesses who can offer up time or resources to help the most vulnerable people in Reading at this difficult time, to call the One Reading Voluntary Hub on 0808 189 4325 or online www.reading.gov.uk/coronavirussupport