The #AllofUs Redundancy Care Campaign is an immediate response to support Black, Asian, ethnically diverse and migrant arts workers facing redundancy. 

We will provide assistance to those in financial crisis and suffering from anxiety, as well as a four-week programme of practical support to upskill and empower workers who face employment uncertainty. The #HereToStay programme will include masterclasses, coaching, mentoring, plus CV and application guidance from leading experts in the sector. For more details on how to apply, please continue to scroll down.

The global pandemic has amplified inequalities experienced by people from ethnic and diverse backgrounds who work in the arts and cultural sector. The Government announced the £1.57bn rescue package amidst widespread redundancies across venues nationwide. Our concern is that much of these redundancies weigh towards staff in public-facing and junior roles, which is further compounded by statistics that Black, Asian, ethnically diverse and migrant arts workers are most likely to be in those roles. We cannot afford a talent drain in the sector and community. 

Created by Black Womxn In Theatre (BWIT) and Eclipse Theatre, with the support of the Bush Theatre, the #AllofUs Redundancy Care Campaign will help those in crisis and prepare workers for their journey back into the workplace.

How can you support: 

• Make a donation to support the crisis fund and delivery of the #HereToStay career development programme. 

• Share the campaign to your network using #AllOfUs and #HereToStay.

If you have faced or are facing redundancy and/or employment uncertainty, please complete the #AllOfUs survey to share your experience and needs with us. The #AllOfUs Care package and programme are open to people working across all art forms; including theatre, music, dance, comedy, museums and galleries.

We want to ensure that each person who is part of the #HereToStay 4-week programme will be wholly supported whilst getting back into the workforce. What is unique about this programme, is that care is the underpinning element in helping those who have contributed to the British arts sector, retain all the skills and experiences they have amassed.

18-21 years old?

We recognise that many of us have come up through theatre, music and other art forms via venues or organisations that keep their doors open. If you started in youth programmes, moved to front of house positions or co-delivered workshops, having your contract cancelled can mean more than just losing your job - you lose a whole piece of your belonging, especially with shutdown keeping many venues and welcoming offices closed. If you are aged between 18-21, alongside other sessions in the programme we have created special closed sessions for you as a unique part of #HereToStay. You will connect with other young people, talking with, sharing with and learning with young professionals who work in participation.

The Coaches

We match you with friendly, knowledgeable coaches for a 2 hour session to help you find your sense of direction or focus on a specific need.

The Mentors

There will be an opportunity for some people to be paired with an industry member best suited to your professional work journey for 2 hours of advice or conversation.

Interview and CV Experts

Individual focus will help guide you to better present your career journey and show you how to apply this to refresh and renew your CV and application writing capacity. If you have an interview coming up get useful tips and support on how to speak about your work. These sessions will help you feel supported and empowered.

The Masterclasses

Group sessions with limited capacity. Sustain your admin, participation, delivery, or artistic practice with industry practitioners with the best know-how.

Wellbeing

These are simple group sessions that top and tail the programme - helping you make your mental health, spiritual, physical, and emotional needs your own top priority. Please note there is no medical advice given and there are no medical professionals present.

On the Shoulders of Giants

There will be inspirational career talks from our most senior Black, Asian and ethnically diverse leaders from non-artistic roles, telling us about their career journeys from start to finish.

Digital Meetups

Hosted group conversations / check-ins and a chance for all participants to meet and network together.

Images by Sharron Wallace and Helen Murray