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The UK Government is giving the comedy industry a chance to say something. If you've been impacted by Misogyny in Comedy, this is the last week to submit written evidence which you can do anonymously. This is not a drill: the Government needs to he
It is incredibly rare for UK Parliament to launch an inquiry into the comedy sector. It is rare to have the opportunity to submit written evidence. And it is even rarer to get a deadline extension—which is exactly what CRAFT requested and secur
One of the most relevant issues in comedy right now? Hundreds of performers and businesses are currently facing severe financial strain due to delayed payouts from the Leicester Comedy Festival (LCF), managed by Big Difference Company (BDC). We know
👉 "Comedy is not a niche, it's a serious economic engine—driving billions across ticket sales, streaming revenues and tourism, and supporting thousands of small, tech-enabled creative businesses across the UK." 👈 (Samantha Niblett
🎤 Let’s get the comedy industry funded. CRAFT has launched a survey to help Arts Council England (ACE) curate a comedy-specific advice session on project funding. We want to know your questions about the current process and what ACE should fo
👉 "CRAFT is a timely initiative that offers institutions and policymakers a practical partner on standards, evidence, and sustainable investment." 👈 (Dame Caroline Dinenage • Conservative MP for Gosport • CRAFT Patron) ▶ Visit
📣 LANDMARK INQUIRY: Misogyny in Comedy. The comedy industry—performers, promoters, and professionals of all genders—are invited to provide evidence for the Women & Equalities Committee’s Inquiry into Misogyny in Comedy—a
👉"The British comedy scene is a cherished and integral part of the creative industries landscape. I am so delighted to be a founding trustee of CRAFT."👈 (Jennifer Smith • CIISA CEO • CRAFT Trustee) ➡Visit thecraft.lol or link
DCMS Committee review of Arts Council England: To what extent is comedy a neglected artform? We thank Committee Chair and CRAFT patron, @caroline4gosport , for asking Baroness Hodge a series of questions on comedy. Our latest piece digs into the ca
👉"Comedy venues are often the lifeblood of a thriving arts scene. And yet so many are under threat as they are not considered arts venues. This needs to change."👈 (Tom Walker (Jonathan Pie) • Comedian • Actor • Writer &bul
Parliament just heard something new: comedy has a new national body, CRAFT. Our political patron Samantha Niblett MP announced CRAFT on the floor of the House of Commons — calling out comedy as a vital part of British culture that deserves pro
👉 "Comedy generates billions in revenue and millions in taxes annually, but, for decades, reinvestment has not been proportional to the value it creates." 👈 (Lu Jackson• Craic Founder CEO • CRAFT Founder and Chair) ▶ Visit the
Comedy venues are more than just somewhere to have a laugh — they’re part of our cultural infrastructure, our local economies, and our communities. Our latest piece asks a simple question: if pubs and live music venues can benefit from b
Hello! We are CRAFT, the Comedy Representation & Artform Trust, the UK’s first dedicated national body to support the entire comedy industry ecosystem—spanning #live, #broadcast, #recorded, #digital, #visual and #illustrative, and the

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CALM • Support for anyone • 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight)

Cyberbullying • Online bullying or harassment • 0300 323 0169

Galop • LGBT+ abuse and violence • 0800 999 5428

MIND • Mental health advice • 0300 123 3393

Online Safety • UK Police • 101 (non-emergency)

Papyrus HOPELINE • Under 35s • 📱 07860 039967

Samaritans • Helpline 24/7 • 116 123

Shout • 24/7 text service • 📱 SHOUT to 85258

Safeline • Male survivor helpline • 0808 800 5005

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Survivors UK • Male / non-binary sexual violence • 020 3598 3898

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Rape Crisis • Sexual violence • 0808 500 2222

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The Rowan • Sexual violence • 0800 389 4424

DSA Helpline • Domestic and sexual violence • 0808 802 1414

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Rape Crisis (Scotland) • Sexual violence • 08088 010 302

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