National Campaign for the Arts
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The National Campaign for the Arts (NCA) is a lobbying group for the arts in the United Kingdom
Founded in 1985, NCA claims to be the UK's only independent lobbying organization representing all the arts.
The organization was initially funded by six organizations who represent professional artists: Association of British Orchestras; British Actors' Equity Association
; Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union
; Musicians' Union
; Society of West End Theatres
and the Theatrical Management Association
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NCA is a company limited by guarantee. In 2000 NCA set up a charitable arm, the National Campaign for the Arts Research and Education (NCARE) to allow it to gain charitable tax benefits for research and outreach activities.
United Kingdom
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Founded in 1985, NCA claims to be the UK's only independent lobbying organization representing all the arts.
Structure
NCA is a membership organization, and receives no government funding. It came in to being through the merger of the National Lobby for the Arts (NLA) and British Arts Voice (BRAVO).The organization was initially funded by six organizations who represent professional artists: Association of British Orchestras; British Actors' Equity Association
British Actors' Equity Association
Equity is the trade union for actors, stage managers and models in the United Kingdom. It was formed in 1930 by a group of West End performers....
; Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union
Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union
The Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union is a trade union in the United Kingdom. It has around 26,500 members who work in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure and interactive media....
; Musicians' Union
Musicians' Union (UK)
-About the MU:The Musicians' Union is an organisation which represents over 30,000 musicians working in all sectors of the UK music business.-Campaigns:The MU stages regular campaigns in relation to relevant musical and industrial issues...
; Society of West End Theatres
The Society of London Theatre
The Society of London Theatre is an umbrella organization for West End theatre in London.- TKTS, Half-Price Theatre Ticket Booth:...
and the Theatrical Management Association
Theatrical Management Association
The Theatrical Management Association, founded in 1894, is the UK’s pre-eminent association for companies and organisations involved professionally in the production and presentation of the performing arts. The Theatrical Management Association has presented the TMA Awards annually since 1991....
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NCA is a company limited by guarantee. In 2000 NCA set up a charitable arm, the National Campaign for the Arts Research and Education (NCARE) to allow it to gain charitable tax benefits for research and outreach activities.