Arts Council England

Our Data

Data on the distribution of our investment, and the activity related to it, informs our evaluation of impacts, our funding decisions and future strategy. Making this data as widely available as possible is essential for our accountability and supports wider development.

Our Data Principles

The data principles are a set of standards that we as a public body set and adhere to, to hold ourselves accountable for our approach to data. They’re reviewed annually and updated when necessary.

In terms of our research and data, we will:

• Be clear on what we want to measure and how we will do so.
• Be a dynamic and responsible collector and user of data, applying both current legislation and open data principles.
• Use research to improve our understanding of what the public and our stakeholders want, and to learn from others, both within and outside of the cultural sector.
• Ensure that any research we undertake is readily available for use by others.

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