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Social Exclusion (what is it, how can we measure it, social exclusion and the arts), Monitoring and Evaluation (evaluation in theory, evaluation in the arts, challenges in measuring the impact of the arts), the Contribution of the Arts (the literature, effects of the art, drawing conclusions from the evidence, impacts on the individual, the arts in education, arts and offenders, health and well-being, creating social capital, community development and urban regeneration), Working Principles, Conclusion.

Chapters include: reaching new audiences (Only Connect, Hackney Music Development Trust, Raw Material, etc.); democratising the arts; quality and inclusion; conclusions (inclusive strategies, recommendations for practitioners, recommendations for policy makers and funders, the arts and inclusion)

A review of the CCD's (Community Cultural Development) work, including project examples and application tips. Chapters: What is Community Cultural Development, Project Examples (communities employing artists, artists engaging with communities, individual activity, recent strategic initiatives), Community Cultural Development Board Support (project grant categories, infrastructure grant categories, Ros Bower Award), Application Tips, Resources.

hands up! and be counted looks at some of the projects funded by the Community Cultural Development Board that have been produced by communities with migrant or refugee backgrounds. The 'how to apply' section is a simple outline of the steps involved in developing a proposal and applying for project funding.

This briefing and discussion paper presents the case for why global issues are integral to the design and delivery of youth work in the UK. It has been published jointly by the DEA, NYA, Youth Link Scotland, Cyngor Ieuenctid Cymru (Wales Youth Agency), and the Youth Council for Northern Ireland with support from DFID, CYEC, DfES Connexions Unit and NCVYS. It emphasises the links between global issues and current social agendas and outlines the action maintained youth services, voluntary youth work organisations and youth work training providers can take to develop and embed global dimensions in their work. It also includes brief examples of global youth work practice, and sources of information, training, resources and support. It will be of interest to all those working in informal education with young people, but is primarily aimed at decision makers within national voluntary youth organisations, senior youth and community education officers within local authorities, curriculum development officers within youth work organisations and youth and community work training agencies and providers.

This briefing document is essential reading for all key stakeholders in adult education and community learning. Produced by the Development Education Association (DEA), Workers' Educational Association (WEA) and the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE), The Global Learning Challenge outlines the global dimension of adult learning and offers strategies for implementing good practice.

A practical guide to setting up and running arts projects in the community including advice for planning and organizing and templates for project proposals and managing publicity.

A collection of case studies and a general discussion of the role of art in the lives of disadvantaged youth, also arguing for the powerfulness of the participants work.

Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of MScEcon in Social Development Planning and Management of the University of Wales, this paper revolves around the question 'Do the arts have anything to offer social development practice?' Looking at the aims of participatory social development and community arts (in the UK and Australia), the aims and expectations of funding organisations and in chapter four of her research Rachel focuses on the world of two major practitioners in this field Deidre Williams and Creative Exchange partner Francois Matarasso.

In Profile 2003 is a directory of 70 UK performing arts practitioners who have expressed an interest in facilitating international Arts and Culture for Development (ACD) projects. It includes case studies of a wide range of past projects, many of which were British Council partnered. It gives guidelines on how to plan and manage an ACD project - including advice on strategy, finding partners, tailoring projects to fit your targets, and budgeting. There are also information resources for those who want to find out more about ACD.