Public wants improved access to the arts for deaf audiences

A new poll has found that an overwhelming majority of people want to see venues, galleries and museums do more to support deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences. Nearly eight out of ten people (77%) were in favour of venues offering more captioned performances, according to a poll carried by our associates Sapio Research. …

Chilling reality of Lobbying Act revealed

New research from campaigners’ organisation Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) has revealed the chilling reality of the Lobbying Act. Less than a third (32%) of campaigners reported that they have not changed their campaigning as a result of the Act, demonstrating that the “chilling effect” of the Act which charity leaders warned about is a reality. Over …

Freedom To Campaign Guide attracts 400 downloads in the first week

The Freedom To Campaign Guide to what campaigners CAN do under the UK’s Lobbying Act has attracted close to 400 downloads since it was launched a week ago. The Guide, written in response to the Government’s rejection of reforming the law and the retrospective nature of the Lobbying Act, has met with a positive response …